Real Madrid C.F. once again crushed Manchester City F.C.’s European dreams with a 2-1 win at the Etihad.

The Spanish giants sealed a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory, knocking City out for the fourth time in five seasons.

City’s hopes collapsed early when captain Bernardo Silva was sent off for handling on the line.

Vinícius Júnior converted the penalty to effectively end the contest.

Erling Haaland briefly restored hope with an equaliser before half-time.

But Vinícius struck again late on to seal Madrid’s victory.

The defeat leaves Pep Guardiola’s side in danger of a trophyless season.

Winless in three matches, City now face Arsenal in the League Cup final.

They also trail Arsenal by nine points in the league and face Liverpool F.C. in the FA Cup.

Madrid’s dominance comes despite inconsistent form in La Liga.

Manager Álvaro Arbeloa even left Kylian Mbappé on the bench.

Jude Bellingham is also expected back for a likely quarter-final clash with FC Bayern Munich.

Federico Valverde nearly added to City’s misery early on after his heroics in the first leg.