Manchester City reached the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League semifinals after a very physical 0-0 against Atletico Madrid at Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday. Nine yellow cards and one red one were given, and Kevin de Bruyne, Phil Foden and Kyle Walker of City were injured.
Chelsea came close to reversing the situation when Timo Werner made it 3-0 for the team at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. However, Rodrygo's goal for Real Madrid put the two teams back at the same starting line before Karim Benzema again played hero for Real.
City and Real will meet each other in the semifinals.
Bayern Munich seem to have run out their luck. Robert Lewandowski's goal gave the Bundesliga powerhouse some hope, but they should have watched out for Samuel Chukwueze when he scored the precious goal for Villarreal at Allianz Arena on Tuesday.
"The Yellow Submarine" will in the semifinals challenge Liverpool, which sidelined seven starters but still didn't last to Benfica at Anfield on Wednesday night.
Players of Atletico Madrid and Manchester City clash during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals second-leg game at Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, April 13, 2022. /CFP
Karim Benzema (C) of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring a goal during overtime in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals second-leg game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in London, England, April 12, 2022. /CFP
Samuel Chukwueze of Villarreal celebrates after scoring a goal in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals second-leg game against Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, April 12, 2022. /CFP
Roberto Firmino of Liverpool shoots to score in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals second-leg game against Benfica at Anfield in Liverpool, England, April 13, 2022. /CFP
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