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Players of Manchester City celebrate after their match with Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second-leg match at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, May 17, 2023. /CFP
Manchester City marched into the Champions League final for the second time in three seasons after outclassing holders Real Madrid 4-0 for a 5-1 aggregate victory at a raucous Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
Bernardo Silva's first-half double put City in control against the 14-time European champions and an own goal by Eder Militao after the break and a late fourth from Julian Alvarez sealed the deal for Pep Guardiola's side as they avenged last year's bitter semi-final loss.
Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second-leg match at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, May 17, 2023. /CFP
Silva said he was motivated to make amends for an underwhelming display in the 1-1 draw against Real in the first leg.
He fooled Real keeper Thibaut Courtois with a sublime near-post finish to put City ahead in the 23rd minute and netted their second with a header eight minutes before half-time.
"My performance in the first game in Madrid was not the one I wanted and I wanted to compensate that," Silva said.
"Today I had to do better for my teammates and the fans and that is what I tried to do. I am small but good with my head! It is a beautiful night for us."
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (R) and Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, May 17, 2023. /CFP
"When you reach the Champions League final, you have to celebrate but unfortunately we won't have time because on Sunday we have the chance to win the Premier League," manager Guardiola said.
"A final against an Italian team is not the best gift, honestly. They are competitive. This victory will get a lot of compliments, but we have time to prepare mentally."
(With input from agencies)
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