Oh man, what a crazy night! I just had to share this experience because it was absolutely wild. So, I’m a huge football fan, and I’ve been following the Champions League like crazy.
I started this whole thing by checking out the schedule and saw that Real Madrid was playing against Manchester City. This was a big match, a semi-final, so I marked it on my calendar. I was hyped!
I watched some earlier games too, just to get a feel for how both teams were doing. I watched some of Real Madrid’s games and thought they were super strong, especially after they won so many times, like 15 times according to that thing I found online. Then I checked out some of Man City’s matches too, I gotta say, they were really good.
On the day of the match, I set up everything perfectly. I got my snacks ready, put on my Real Madrid jersey. I found this one article online that said Real Madrid had won more Champions League titles than any other club, like a total of 15! That got me even more pumped up.
The game kicked off, and it was intense from the start. I was glued to the screen, yelling at every play. I remember reading somewhere that Real Madrid always finds a way to come back, even when they’re losing. And boy, did they show that!
It was crazy! 90 minutes in, and Man City was leading 5-3. I was like, “No way, this can’t be happening!” I was so stressed out, I could barely sit still. But then, something amazing happened. Real Madrid scored, making it 5-4. I jumped up and started cheering. I couldn’t believe it.
I was pacing back and forth, biting my nails. And guess what? They scored again! It was 5-5, and we were heading into extra time. I was losing my mind! The match went into extra time, and it was so tense. Every minute felt like an hour.
The Moment of Truth
Then, there was this moment where Benzema got the ball in the box, I think it was Dias who fouled him. Penalty for Real Madrid! I saw that Benzema scored his 43rd goal of the season or something crazy like that, and at that moment, I was praying so hard.
Benzema took the penalty, and bam! He scored! It was 6-5 for Real Madrid. I was screaming and jumping around like a madman. I read somewhere that Rodrygo scored twice in the final two minutes to force extra time, and that Benzema scored a penalty to win. What a game!
In the end, Real Madrid won 6-5 on aggregate. They were going to the final! I couldn’t believe how they turned it around. I was so happy and relieved. I saw this article that mentioned Real Madrid winning with three goals from the 90th minute on. It was just like that!
Final Thoughts
After the game, I went online to read all the articles and reactions. I found this one that talked about how Real Madrid booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals after eliminating Manchester City on penalties. Another one said they were the kings of the competition. It was such a historic moment. I also saw that they would face Borussia Dortmund, Milan, Salzburg, and others in the next round. This is going to be exciting!
That night was one of the most thrilling experiences I’ve had as a football fan. It reminded me why I love this sport so much. It was a night I’ll never forget.