Rudiger of Real Madrid strategically assists Lunin in critical penalties, securing victory in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Manchester City.

Real Madrid defeated Manchester City in a thrilling quarter-final match of the UEFA Champions League. The game concluded in a 1-1 draw, leaving the aggregate score at 4-4. However, Real Madrid won 4-3 on penalties, gaining a spot in the semi-finals.

Kevin De Bruyne’s 76th-minute goal for Manchester City was insufficient to secure the victory; Rodrygo’s 12th-minute strike for Real Madrid proved decisive. Manchester City dominated the game statistically, with 920 passes and 68% possession, but Real Madrid’s clinical play eventually sealed their victory.

During the penalty shootout, Antonio Rudiger supplied Andriy Lunin with strategic counsel.

Before Mateo Kovacic’s penalty kick, Antonio Rudiger offered Andriy Lunin some strategic advise, which proved crucial in Real Madrid’s victory over Manchester City on Wednesday night.

In a tense moment captured on camera, Rudiger looked to the left, the goalkeeper’s right, just before Kovacic took the penalty kick. Lunin dipped low to his accuracy after Rudiger’s cue, blocking Kovacic’s shot. Following this critical save, the 14-time European champions were eventually sent to the semifinals, when the second leg ended in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes.

Following Lunin’s heroic save, Luka Modric was seen acknowledging Rudiger’s contribution with a visible tap. Rudiger, for his part, celebrated furiously before calmly converting the game-winning penalty a few moments later.