Manchester City midfielder Fernando struck a goal in his own net as Real Madrid secured their place in the finals of the Champions League after completing a 1-0 aggregate win in the semi-finals of the tournament.
Real Madrid, who have reached their 14th European Cup final, were held to a goalless draw against Manuel Pellegrini's side in the first leg.
But Fernando's own goal in the 20th minute of the match was enough to put Real in the driver's seat in the second leg at Santiago Bernabeu,the Guardian reported.
Zinedine Zidane's side will now aim for the Champions League glory when they take on Atletico Madrid in the finals at Milan's San Siro on May 28.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app