"Real Madrid dumped 10-man Manchester City out of the Champions League for the fourth time in five seasons as a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium completed a 5-1 aggregate victory for the Spanish giants. City had to make history in overturning a 3-0 first leg deficit against the 15-time European champions, but a difficult task became an impossible one on Tuesday when captain Bernardo Silva was shown an early red card for handling the ball on his own line."
"Vinicius Junior converted from the spot to kill the tie as a contest as City exited to Madrid for the third consecutive year. Erling Haaland levelled for City before half-time, but Vinicius won the game with virtually the final kick off the ball. Once again City's quest for Champions League glory came unstuck as Madrid proved they have the knack for finding their best come the knockout stages of this competition."
"City needed a fast start to have any chance of becoming the first side to ever overturn a three-goal deficit against Madrid in European competition, but nearly found themselves further behind inside a minute. The giant Belgian goalkeeper repelled efforts from Rayan Cherki and Rodri before Madrid's threat on the counterattack killed off any lingering City hopes."
Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals by defeating Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, securing a 5-1 aggregate victory. Manchester City's task of overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit became impossible when captain Bernardo Silva received an early red card for handball on the goal line. Vinicius Junior converted the resulting penalty to effectively end the contest. Erling Haaland equalized before halftime, but Vinicius scored again near the end to seal Madrid's victory. This marks Madrid's fourth elimination of City in five seasons and their third consecutive year eliminating the English club. Madrid demonstrated their characteristic knockout-stage prowess despite inconsistent domestic form, while City failed to achieve the unprecedented feat of overturning a three-goal deficit against Madrid in European competition.
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