This year’s UCL finalists were revealed after four intense matches between English and Spanish rivals.
You know the season will be over soon when you find out which teams will play the Champions League final.
Two exciting games ended the UCL semi-finals this week, sending Real Madrid and Liverpool to the tournament’s final showdown.
Let’s review our main takeaways from the Champions League semi-final ties.
Liverpool survive Villarreal scare at El Madrigal
Liverpool managed to beat Villarreal 2-0 in the first leg, displaying a dominant performance at Anfield. It seemed like Liverpool were on their way to easily defending their lead in Spain, but Villarreal had a different plan.
The Yellow Submarines stunned their opponents with a quick opener before scoring the aggregate equalizer in the 41st minute.
The hosts tried to defend their way to victory, but Fabinho’s goal just after the hour-mark ruined their plans. Only five minutes later, Luis Diaz made it 2-2 for Liverpool, with Sadio Mane’s goal completing the Reds’ incredible comeback later on.
A 5-2 win on aggregate sent Liverpool to the Paris Final. After the game, Salah expressed his desire to face Real Madrid in the final, a wish that was fulfilled in the most spectacular way on Wednesday.
Real Madrid pull off another epic comeback to beat City
An entertaining battle saw Manchester City defeat Real Madrid 4-3 in the first leg. The Citizens continued to dominate the game at Santiago Bernabeu, with Riyad Mahrez breaking the deadlock in the 73rd minute.
Man City were two goals ahead, with Real Madrid struggling to increase the pressure on the guests’ backline. However, a magical brace by Rodrygo got Real Madrid back into the game at the dying minutes.
The Brazilian super-sub converted Karim Benzema’s cutback in the 90th minute before scoring the aggregate equalizer with a brilliant header.
Real Madrid continued their attacks as soon as the extra-time started and soon found the match-winner through Karim Benzema’s spot-kick.
The Blancos reached the Champions League final in an incredible week that also saw them lift the La Liga trophy. Let’s see if Carlo Ancelotti can lead the Spanish giants to their 14th UCL title against Liverpool.
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