'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.

Ad/> Even when substitute Rodrygo nipped in front of Ederson to steer home Karim Benzema's pull-back in the last minute to draw level with Riyad Mahrez's City goal, an improbable triumph for the hosts did not appear to be a goer. Champions League‘It’s their history!’ – Guardiola after Madrid stun City7 HOURS AGO But two minutes later, the Brazilian leapt highest to head home from Eder Militao's cross and send the tie into extra-time with Benzema — of course — on target from the penalty spot to clinch the epic comeback victory.

A night that will be remembered for years to come As much as the defeat was absolutely crushing for Pep Guardiola, his players and City's expectant fans, the night will not be forgotten in Madrid where the jubilant celebrations spilt out into the city. With Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal among the sporting stars in attendance at the Bernabeu, there was utter shock from everyone inside the iconic stadium when Real turned the tie on its head and were left to dance wildly on the turf.

For Martin, this match has already gone down in history as a night that will live long in the memory for everyone in Madrid — and indeed Spanish football as a whole. Magical Madrid beat cursed City in a game that made no sense — The Warm-Up ‘It’s their history!’ – Guardiola after Madrid stun City Our history helped us come from behind to beat City —