Manchester City overpowered Real Madrid 4-0 to reach the Champions League final and stay on track for treble success.
Bernardo Silva scored a first-half double and after Kevin De Bruyne’s free-kick was diverted into the net after the break, Julian Alvarez added late gloss as City sealed a 5-1 aggregate win and avenged last year’s heartbreak at the hands of Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Real had mounted a stunning comeback to shatter City in last season’s semi-final, but the 14-time winners saw their recovery powers desert them at a raucous Etihad Stadium as Pep Guardiola’s side turned on the style.
City can seal the Premier League title this weekend and have now booked an Istanbul date with Inter Milan next month as they finally seek a first Champions League crown.
