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Another stunning comeback brings Real Madrid’s next generation to the fore

Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema (C) celebrates with Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior (L) and Real Madrid’s Brazilian defender Eder Militao after scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on May 4, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)

'No team fights like Real Madrid, historic Champions League night will be remembered for years' - Inside Europe

Eurosport Spain's Felix Martin has given his expert reaction to Real Madrid's now-famous comeback to beat Manchester City and reach the Champions League final. Carlo Ancelotti's La Liga-winning side produced one of the greatest ever European performances from stoppage-time to extra-time to defeat City 3-1, 6-5 on aggregate, in hugely dramatic fashion at the Bernabeu.

Another Stunning Comeback Brings Real Madrid's Next Generation To The Fore

Real Madrid added another mind-boggling comeback to the club's long history of magical European nights on Wednesday but the revival against Manchester City may prove to be less about the past and more about the future. Karim Benzema scored the winning penalty in extra-time to take his tally to 10 goals in six Champions League knock-out games, an astonishing record not least because of the stage, the class of opponent and the weight of his contributions. Against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and City, it was a goal by Benzema that sent Madrid through.