"Pep Guardiola's side registered 22 shots at goal despite playing most of the second leg of their last-16 tie with 10 men as they sought to overturn a 3-0 aggregate deficit from last week's loss at the Bernabeu."
"City paid the price for the dismissal of captain Bernardo Silva for handling the Vinicius shot that led to his 22nd-minute opener from the penalty spot. Haaland gave the hosts some hope but Vinicius, after missing several other chances, had the final word."
"It was the fourth time in five seasons City had failed to get past the Spanish giants and, after such a spirited effort, they will rue last week's first-half display all the more."
Manchester City faced Real Madrid in a Champions League last-16 second leg at the Etihad Stadium, attempting to overcome a 3-0 aggregate deficit from the first match. Playing with 10 men after Bernardo Silva's dismissal in the 22nd minute for handling a Vinicius shot that resulted in a penalty, City mounted a determined comeback effort. Erling Haaland scored to equalize, but Vinicius Junior struck twice to secure a 2-1 victory for Madrid on the night. The overall aggregate score reached 5-1 in Madrid's favor. Despite registering 22 shots, City's efforts proved insufficient. This marked the fourth time in five seasons that City failed to progress past the Spanish club.
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