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Manchester City’s hopes of achieving a Treble are dashed following their elimination from the Champions League by Real Madrid on penalties on Wednesday night.

Rodrygo provided Carlo Ancelotti’s side with the advantage on the night and in the tie with an early counter-attacking goal.

However, Kevin De Bruyne’s 76th-minute equalizer forced the game into extra time, during which neither heavyweight could land the decisive blow.

It marked Real Madrid’s third penalty shootout, having lost to Bayern Munich in the 2011-12 semi-final and triumphed over Atlético Madrid in the 2015-16 final.

In contrast, Man City had never before reached a penalty shootout in the competition.

City started the shoot-out well with Ederson saving Real’s first penalty from Luka Modric.

However, the next two penalties went against the Citizens?

Bernardo Silva gave Andriy Lunin the easiest save he’s ever had when he lobbed the ball straight to the keeper.

And then Mateo Kovacic drilled a low effort that was saved by the Madrid keeper.

Former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger hit the winning penalty and stopped City’s dream of retaining their crown.

The defeat concluded City’s quest for another Treble of Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup titles.

Now, they must recuperate from this demanding match to defend the latter in the semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.

City will resume their pursuit of the Premier League title as they face Brighton on Thursday, April 25.

They still sit atop the league table, two points ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool with six matches left to play.

Pep Guardiola will look to galvanise his side and focus their efforts on ensuring they finish the season strongly.

Read more: Manchester City eliminated by Real Madrid in Champions League

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