Real Madrid Pull Off Remarkable Comeback Win To Set Up Liverpool UCL Final Date

5th May 2022 - by Louis Kalinga

The last time these two teams met in the final in Kyiv, Benzema was on target and Gareth Bale came off the bench to score twice to seal their 13th title

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrates with his team mates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on May 4, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. PHOTO | AFP

SUMMARY

Real Madrid pulled off a remarkable comeback on Wednesday to beat Manchester City 6-5 on aggregate to book a spot in the UEFA Champions League final
Carlo Ancelotti's side came from a goal down to win 3-1 on the night at the Santiago Bernabeau to set up a repeat of the 2017/18 final against Liverpool in Ukraine, where Madrid won by the same score-line

Real Madrid pulled off a remarkable comeback on Wednesday to beat Manchester City 6-5 on aggregate to book a spot in the UEFA Champions League final.

Carlo Ancelotti's side came from a goal down to win 3-1 on the night at the Santiago Bernabeau to set up a repeat of the 2017/18 final against Liverpool in Ukraine, where Madrid won by the same score-line.

After a goalless first half, Riyad Mahrez broke the deadlock with a thumping left-footed strike past Thibaut Courtouis' near post in the 73rd minute.

In-form substitute Rodrygo stole the show late one with two goals in as many minutes, giving Madrid a 2-1 lead in the 91st minute to force extra-time.

Karim Benzema beat Ruben Dias to a loose ball in the box and was brought down by the City defender, after which he stepped up to take the penalty and scored his 43rd goal of the season.

The 13-time winners have pulled off amazing comeback victories against PSG and Chelsea already this season and are on course for a record-extending European title.

Ancelotti became the manager with the most appearances in European finals, after securing a 5th showdown for continental glory,

Madrid were already crowned La Liga champions over the weekend after an impressive 4-0 win inspired by another Rodrygo double.

The 2022 UEFA Champions League final will be played on Saturday, May 28 at the Stade de France.

The last time these two teams met in the final in Kyiv, Benzema was on target and Gareth Bale came off the bench to score twice to seal their 13th title.