Real Madrid vs Atletico in Champions League final

The only goal of the match from an own goal by Man City's Fernando was enough for Real to advance to the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid.

The only goal of the match from an own goal by Man City's Fernando was enough for Real to advance to the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid.

Bale continues to leave his mark.

Already considered the weaker team in many aspects, Man City had a disadvantageous start when after only the first 10 minutes, captain Vincent Kompany had to limp off the field due to injury.

In the 20th minute, Real took the lead in the first truly dangerous move. Dani Carvajal made a pass into the space between Man City defenders Gael Clichy and Nicolas Otamendi, allowing Gareth Bale to escape. The Welsh star unexpectedly fired a right-footed shot from a tight angle, the ball lightly touched Fernando's foot and curved over goalkeeper Joe Hart's head, hitting the post and flying into the Man City net. The goal was counted as an own goal by Fernando.

The referee denied Real a penalty when the ball clearly touched Eliaquim Mangala's hand in the Man City penalty area. Then, Sergio Ramos was also ruled offside before putting the ball into the visitors' net in the 36th minute.

Man City players still look immature in the Champions League.

Fernandinho gave Real fans a heart attack with the visitors' first real chance. After a combination with Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandinho turned and dribbled the ball before unleashing a powerful shot into the right corner of Real's goal, leaving goalkeeper Keylor Navas to fly in despair. However, the post saved Real.

Fernandinho's shot hit the post and Man City failed to capitalize on it. Coach Manuel Pellegrini did not make effective adjustments after the break, causing Man City to play even worse. From the 52nd to the 63rd minute, Real had 3 clear chances to increase the score. Notably, Mangala almost gave Real a second own goal when his header hit the crossbar of Man City's goal.

Ronaldo's return was not impressive after more than a week of injury.

Sergio Aguero is the epitome of Man City's immaturity in the Champions League. El Kun was too easily separated from his teammates by Real's defenders. It wasn't until the 89th minute that the Argentine star had his first chance, but his powerful and dangerous long-range shot went over the crossbar. With Aguero doing that, Man City have no reason to complain about being spectators in the final match.

Overall, although they only won 1-0, Real completely dominated the match, increasing/decreasing the tempo as they wished. Coach Zinedine Zidane and his team deserve to be in the final, which will be where Zizou will once again compete with his colleague Diego Simeone from Atletico.

LINEUP

Real:Navas; Marcelo, Ramos, Pepe, Carvajal, Isco (James 66'), Kroos, Modric, Jese (Vazquez 56'), Ronaldo, Bale.

Man City:Hart; Sagna, Otamendi, Kompany (Mangala 10'), Clichy, Fernandinho, Fernando, Toure (Sterling 61'), De Bruyne, Navas (Iheanacho 69'), Aguero. Subs: Caballero, Mangala, Kolarov, Delph, Sterling, Bony, Iheanacho.

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