– Real Madrid has not been close. They don’t have that. Tired of attacking, tired of defending, TV 2 expert Jesper Mathisen stated just before the end. Because on an evening where Erling Braut Haaland missed three big chances, Manchester City showed how complete they are as a crew. From start to finish, they dominated the match against Real Madrid, who last held the light blue to 1-1 in Spain a week ago. The final score was deservedly 4–0, 5–1 over two games. And after the match, Haaland could celebrate the Norwegian national day with the flag around his shoulders. – City have delivered an adventure of a football match, said Mathisen – and thought the opposite about the opponents: – Real Madrid have delivered an embarrassing and embarrassing performance. The stage is thus set for the final between Inter and Manchester City in Istanbul on 10 June. Before that time, Haaland and the gang can secure both the Premier League and the FA Cup. Shaken Madrid from the first minute, City rushed out from the start, had full control of the midfield and looked out for dribbling wings Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish, who spun around with opponents on either side. The hosts cashed in their first big chance after barely 13 minutes played, of course by top scorer Haaland. He got his head on a cheeky cross from Grealish, but Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois blocked the effort. Eight minutes later, the Belgian once again stood in Haaland’s way. When the Norwegian did not have his best day in front of goal, City coach Pep Guardiola could rely on other top quality players. TV 2 expert: – Not close Bernardo Silva was effectively sent through alone with Courtois after a clever pass from Kevin De Bruyne. The Portuguese knocked the ball into the goal behind the Belgian. – They play Real Madrid rolling around! exclaimed TV 2 commentator Øyvind Alsaker. Ten minutes before the break it was again from the same man. – Real Madrid is nowhere near keeping up, TV 2 expert Jesper Mathisen concluded after City’s second goal. HERJET: Erling Braut Haaland congratulates Bernardo Silva after the first goal of the match. Photo: OLI SCARFF / AFP The hosts eased back a bit in the second half and Real Madrid got a few more touches of the ball, but they were unable to match Pep Guardiola’s side. The Champions League’s great team of the last decade found no way back. And when a free kick from Kevin De Bruyne found its way to the goal via Eder Militao, promotion was assured. In overtime, Julian Alvarez scored the game’s last goal. WRONG WAY: Eder Militao put the ball in his own goal. Photo: JASON CAIRNDUFF / Reuters Unstoppable Manchester City are poised for their second Champions League final in three seasons. Two years ago it ended in a loss against Chelsea.
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