Manchester City has advanced to the semifinals of the Champions League with a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich. Erling Haaland scored the only goal for Manchester City in the second half. Bayern Munich tried to equalize but could only manage a handball penalty converted by Joshua Kimmich in the 83rd minute. Manchester City won 4-1 on aggregate after their home win in the first leg.
Bayern Munich started well, with Jamal Musiala creating chances in the 17th minute, and Leroy Sane missing a chance in the box five minutes later. Manchester City got an unexpected chance when Dayot Upamecano conceded a handball penalty, but Haaland missed it. Bayern Munich continued to press, with Ederson denying Kingsley Coman’s shot in the 42nd minute. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s backheel attempt was blocked two minutes later.
In the second half, Bayern Munich relentlessly attacked, but it was Manchester City who scored through Haaland in the 57th minute. Bayern Munich needed to score four goals to force extra time, but they only managed one. Manchester City’s defense held firm for the remainder of the game. Bayern Munich will now have to focus on the Bundesliga, while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the semifinals.
