In a twist fit for a blockbuster , Real Madrid defied the odds to beat Manchester City in a Champions League penalty shootout thriller!
Despite City dominating with 33 shots
vs. Real's 8 and controlling 65% possession, the Spanish giants clung to survival mode like heroes in a survival game
.
Rodrygo shocked City with an early goal , but Kevin De Bruyne’s late equalizer seemed to seal destiny for Pep Guardiola’s side. Yet, Real’s exhausted defenders—legs trembling, shirts drenched—held firm, forcing penalties where cool heads won the day.
Fans worldwide debated: Was it City’s missed chances
or Real’s 'clutch gene'
that decided this modern-day football saga? One thing’s clear: In the UCL, stats don’t always write the story.
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