Man City Outclass Real Madrid to Reach Champions League Final

Man City Outclass Real Madrid to Reach Champions League Final
Manuel Akanji celebrates with Erling Haaland of Manchester City after scoring the team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Manchester City FC and Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, on May 17, 2023. Michael Regan/Getty Images
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MANCHESTER, England—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, May 17.

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.