Manchester City equalized late in the game thanks to Kevin De Bruyne, which forced extra time and ultimately penalties, dominating Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid team. They were unable to clinch a victory, and it cost them dearly, as Real Madrid won 4-3 in the shootout to advance to the semi-finals, with Bernardo Silva missing his crucial penalty in an embarrassing manner. The English and European champions were left feeling bitterly disappointed, and their rivals, Manchester United, took the opportunity to add salt to the wound. Shortly after City’s elimination, the Red Devils’ official account tweeted “Wembley is calling,” referring to their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City.
Fans perceived this as a cheeky dig at City, highlighting their failure to reach the Champions League final at Wembley. The timing of the tweet caused further speculation and added to the tension between the two clubs. Andriy Lunin of Real Madrid made a crucial save on Bernardo Silva’s penalty during the shootout, further contributing to Manchester City’s woes.
