JAKARTA - Real Madrid lost 3-4 to Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at the Etihad Stadium, Wednesday 27 April morning WIB. Despite losing, Los Blancos still have a chance to qualify for the top party.
In the second leg, it was Real Madrid's turn to host Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The striker of the La Liga club, Karim Benzema, said his team would not give up and would insist on a ticket to the final.
"I remind our fans to be ready to see the magic, we will win the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu," Benzema told Movistar Plus as quoted by Reuters from Reuters.
"Losing is not good but we really want to win the Champions League this season. It's important to remember we never relaxed our guard and continued to fight until the end," he continued.
In the first leg, Real Madrid showed that insistence. Carlo Ancelotti's foster children never give up to catch up.
"It's the highest level and we are playing against a great team and in their stadium. We are 2-0 down but mentally strong to fight back," said Karim Benzema.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti also agrees with the captain. He said his team is currently in good confidence to face Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu.
"We are very confident and excited because we believe in the miracle of the Bernabeu," said Ancelotti.
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