Carlo Ancelotti's change turned the tide โ and the tie โ in stunning fashion leaving the Bernabeu breathless.
But Rodrygo's first goal, the 89th minute equaliser, gave the Madristas hope and their fans responded with the fervour they had showed at the start of the evening, when a raucous atmosphere suggested Cityu were going to be in for a torrid night. But after the break, as Walker's injury issues flared up, Vinicius Junior started to get the better of him and went past him with alarming ease to set up chances for Benzema and Modric. When Walker finally limped off in some pain, Pep Guardiola ensured the speedy Joao Cancelo switched flanks to deputise. Madrid were out of ideas and out of the competition with 89 minutes played, as Riyad Mahrez's 73rd minute goal looked to be enough to wrap up a simple 5-3 win on aggregate.