Man City vs Real Madrid LIVE: Result and reaction as brilliant City cruise into Champions League final

Man City 4-0 Real Madrid (5-1 agg): City completely outclassed the kings of Europe to set up a final against Inter Milan

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Bernardo Silva struck twice in the first half as Manchester City produced a sensational performance to dethrone holders Real Madrid and reach the Champions League final.

Eder Militao also turned into his own net and Julian Alvarez added another late on as City claimed a comprehensive 4-0 win at the Etihad Stadium to power into next month’s Istanbul showpiece 5-1 on aggregate.

City’s victory was every bit as comprehensive as the scoreline suggests with the 14-time European champions struggling to live with the pace and movement of Pep Guardiola’s mesmeric side. Toni Kroos did hit the woodwork at 1-0 but it was a rare bright moment from a Real team that was simply overwhelmed.

It was sweet revenge for City after defeat at the same stage last season and the upcoming final against Inter Milan could now be the crowning glory of a magnificent treble.

Relive the action as Manchester City thrash Real Madrid in the Champions League:

Manchester City vs Real Madrid

• Man City destroy Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg with an almost perfect display
• Bernardo Silva scores twice as City win 4-0 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate
• FULL-TIME! Man City 4-0 Real Madrid (5-1 agg)
• 90+1’ GOAL! - Alvarez comes off the bench to score too (MCI 4-0 RMA)
• 76’ GOAL! - Militao deflects the ball into his own net (MCI 3-0 RMA)
• 73’ SAVE! - Haaland is played in on goal but can’t beat Courtois (MCI 2-0 RMA)
• 51’ SAVE! - Ederson tips Alaba’s free kick over the bar (MCI 2-0 RMA)
• 37’ GOAL! - Bernardo doubles City’s lead with a headed finish (MCI 2-0 RMA)
• 35’ CROSSBAR! - Kroos hits the woodwork with a shot from range (MCI 1-0 RMA)
• 23’ GOAL! - Bernardo blasts City into the lead (MCI 1-0 RMA)
• 21’ SAVE! - Haaland’s second headed effort is tipped past the post (MCI 0-0 RMA)
• 13’ SAVE! - Courtois denies Haaland from point blank range (MCI 0-0 RMA)

[17 May 2023 20:36 · Mike Jones]

Man City 1-0 Real Madrid (2-1 agg)

35 mins: A corner from Luka Modric is swung onto the head of Eder Militao but he can’t control it.

Crossbar! Real recycle the ball and slide it over to Toni Kroos who drills one from range. The ball continues to rise but looks like it’s heading in.

Ederson seems to get a fingertip to the shot and manages to push it onto the crossbar where the ball rattles the woodwork and bounces to safety.

[17 May 2023 20:34 · Mike Jones]

Man City 1-0 Real Madrid (2-1 agg)

34 mins: Brave from Ederson! Rodrygo shifts over to the left wing for Real Madrid and receives the ball. He threads a fantastic pass in behind the City defence and almost gets Karim Benzema in on goal.

The forward sprints to meet the pass but Ederson is rapidly off his line and manages to scoop it up before Benzema gets there.

[17 May 2023 20:32 · Mike Jones]

Man City 1-0 Real Madrid (2-1 agg)

31 mins: Bernardo Silva catches David Alaba dallying on the ball and nicks it away from the Real defender. He pokes it to Ilaky Gundogan who tries to release Erling Haaland.

Eder Militao has a decent start on the forward and beats him to the ball. He works it clear and is nudged to the deck earning his team a free kick.

[17 May 2023 20:28 · Mike Jones]

Man City 1-0 Real Madrid (2-1 agg)

28 mins: Chance! Ilkay Gundogan spies Erling Haaland’s little run to the right side of the box and sends him the ball. The big Norwegian forward takes a touch then smokes a right footed shot at goal on the turn but forces it just past the far post/

Decent effort that one, Haaland looks hungry for goals tonight.

[17 May 2023 20:26 · Mike Jones]

Man City 1-0 Real Madrid (2-1 agg)

25 mins: Man City get the early goal they wanted, can they extend their lead or will there be a response from Real Madrid?

[17 May 2023 20:25 · Mike Jones]

GOAL! Man City 1-0 Real Madrid (2-1 agg) - Bernardo, 23'⚽️

23 mins: Man City take the lead!

They come down the right wing before knocking the ball to Rodri. He sends it across to Kevin De Bruyne who threads a perfect pass into the box to pick out Bernardo Silva’s run in behind.

Bernardo collects the ball then smashes it past Thibaut Courtois to send the Etihad erupting in cheers of joy!

[17 May 2023 20:23 · Mike Jones]

Man City 0-0 Real Madrid (1-1 agg)

21 mins: Luka Modric is forced to help out at the back and lunges into a decent tackle on Kevin De Bruyne but knocks the ball out for a corner.

Save! De Bruyne plays the corner short to Bernardo Silva who swings in a cross. Manuel Akanji meets it at the back post and nods the ball across to Erling Haaland.

He heads it at goal but Thibaut Courtois, off balance and leaning the wrong way, leaps back to his right and tips the ball past the post with his fully outstretched arm.

Incredible save!

[17 May 2023 20:20 · Mike Jones]

Man City 0-0 Real Madrid (1-1 agg)

18 mins: Kevin De Bruyne tries to keep Thibaut Courtois honest and whips a shot at goal from outside the box. Real Madrid are defending deep meaning he’s got time to pick his spot but the effort has too much curl on it and sails wide.

[17 May 2023 20:18 · Mike Jones]

Man City 0-0 Real Madrid (1-1 agg)

15 mins: Kevin De Bruyne drifts over to the left side of the pitch, switches the ball onto his left foot then fizzes a low pass into the six-yard box towards Erling Haaland.

Eder Militao is aware of the danger though and manages to hoof the ball clear.

[17 May 2023 20:15 · Mike Jones]

Man City 0-0 Real Madrid (1-1 agg)

13 mins: Save! What a stop this is!

Jack Grealish lifts the ball into the six yard box from the left side of the penalty area. Erling Haaland leaps behind David Alaba and wins the header which he turns towards goal.

Thibaut Courtois can only stand there but he manages to get his body in the way of the ball and somehow keep it from crossing the line!