Happiness overwhelms Manchester City after qualifying for the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Such a feat was achieved by the “Citizens” against none other than Bayern Munich, a team that only knew of victories in this European tournament until they collided with the English team.
Pep Guardiola-led teams agreed to move on to the next stage of the competition after a 1-1 draw in the quarter-finals second leg. After the 3-0 success of the team from the sky in the first leg, the “Bayern” came onto the green of the Allianz Arena with the intention of turning over the overall score as quickly as possible and stormed into the opponent’s area from the first minute.
Bayern Munich’s first chance came after 14 minutes after Leroy Sané went one on one with Ederson but his shot just missed the post. Unlike the Etihad tie, Manchester City had to endure the onslaught of ‘Bayern’, who had to beat their opponent to keep hopes of progressing in the Champions League alive.
Manchester City meets Real Madrid again in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Photo: AFP
As the minutes went by, the “Citizens” began to catch up, and at 34 minutes the referee gave City a penalty for Upamecano’s handball in the penalty area. Haland He was responsible for the shot from 12 paces but ended up sending the ball over the bar.
The addition would be the time of goals as Haaland retaliated by hitting the goal at 57′ with a powerful shot from Yann Sommer, silencing everyone in the German stadium.
And that despite Bayern Munich being able to equalize with a penalty Joshua Kimmich At 83 minutes, it wasn’t enough to prevent elimination from the most celebrated tournament in the old continent at club level.
Manchester City, the only unbeaten club in this edition of the Champions League, are three games away from the trophy but first they have to face Real Madrid in the semi-finals.
On the other hand, Inter Milan also celebrated yesterday after beating Benfica 3-3 at Giuseppe Meazza and entering the top four teams in Europe after 13 years.
The “Nerazzurri” scored the first goal on the scoreboard at 14 minutes through Nicolo Barella, while the “Adler” scored the 1-1 through Fredrik Aursnes (38th). Inter took the lead again thanks to Lautaro Martínez (65′) and Joaquín Correa (78′) extended the lead.
Celebration. Inter Milan return to a Champions League semifinals after 13 years. Photo: EFE
However, Antonio Silva (86′) and Petar Musa (95′) sealed the equalizer for Benfica, which secured the Italian side’s place after a 2-0 win in the first leg. The teams led by Inzaghi meet AC Milan in the semi-finals of the Champions League after 18 long years.
Did you know…
Events. The first legs for the semi-finals will be played on May 9th and 10th, while the return legs will be played on May 16th and 17th.
Time. Kimmich had not scored a penalty goal for eight years: he scored with his team. It was the first time at Bayern Munich.