Manchester City’s dreams of retaining the Champions League were shattered after a dramatic penalty shoot-out loss to Real Madrid.

Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic both missed from the spot as City were beaten 4-3 on penalties after their pulsating quarter-final tie ended 4-4 on aggregate.

Rodrygo had given Real an early lead in the second leg at the Etihad Stadium but City otherwise dominated and, after creating a host of chances, finally made it 1-1 on the night through Kevin De Bruyne in the 76th minute.

De Bruyne spurned a good chance to win the tie in normal time and Erling Haaland had earlier hit the crossbar but it was the competition’s record 14-time winners who ultimately prevailed.

Mail Sport’s Pete Jenson rated the players on Wednesday night.

Manchester City (4-1-4-1)

Ederson – 6.5

Nothing the Brazilian could do about the opening goal and was largely a spectator thereafter. Scored his penalty.

Kyle Walker – 7

Failed to stop Vinicius’ cross reaching Rodrygo for the opening goal. But overall won his duel with the Brazilian once more.

Manuel Akanji – 7

Carried the ball forward well. Tested Madrid with probing passes. Always available for the easy pass too.

Ruben Dias – 6.5

Couldn’t stop Vinicius crossing from the right for the opening goal of the game but helped prevent Madrid cause problems on the counter.

Josko Gvardiol – 7

Booked for foul on Bellingham. Solid defensive performance with an epic extra time block to keep Madrid at bay

Rodri – 7

The principal victim of that brilliant Bellingham control just before Real Madrid made it 1-0 on the night. Improved in the second half though and began to run the game.

De Bruyne– 7.5

Such a boost to have him back for the second leg. Forced a fine save from Lunin in the first half. Scored the equaliser but blazed over when he could have doubled his tally before extra time.

Bernardo Silva – 7

Always looking to invent. Posed problems with his movement and control. Great centre for Foden in extra time. Terrible penalty.

Phil Foden – 6.5

One long shot just before a quiet first half ended. Missed from Silva’s cross in extra time but still full of running deep into injury time.

Jack Grealish – 6.5

Posed problems for Carvajal earlier on and draw a yellow for the Spain international but Doku had more end product when he came on.

Erling Haaland – 6.5

Header hit the crossbar. Nice lay-off for Grealish to go close too. Still goal-shy on the big nights

Subs

Doku (for Grealish, 65) – 7

Julian Alvarez (for Haaland, 90) – 6.5

John Stones (Manuel Akanji) 111 N/A

Mateo Kovacic (De Bruyne) 111 N/A

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)

Andriy Lunin – 8

Two saves in the shoot-out after a performance that made sure Thibaut Courtois wasn’t missed too much.

Dani Carvajal – 7.5

Booked for foul on Grealish. Great clearing header in the first half. Showed his class and fighting spirit throughout.

Antonio Rudiger – 7

Failed to clear for the City goal. But the boss at the back for Real Madrid in the absence of Militao did provide a crucial challenge to block a Grealish shot in the first half. Could have scored in extra time. Then buried the winning penalty.

Nacho – 6

Never showed the suspended Aurelien Tchouameni’s flair in distribution but was steady and one important clearance early in the second half. Took his spot-kick well.

Ferland Mendy – 6.5

Didn’t create much of a threat going forward but immense defensively. Under-rated except by Ancelotti who loves him.

Toni Kroos – 6.5

One pirouette to get away from Haaland in the first half was sublime. Finds another level in the big games but faded and was replaced.

Eduardo Camavinga – 6.5

Had Madrid’s first shot. Worked hard without shining.

Fede Valverde – 6

Did not make the most of the chances he had on the counter for Madrid with wrong decisions over final pass.

Jude Bellingham – 7

Control was off the scale at time. Covered every blade of grass and played huge part in goal but missing those lung-busting runs from deep that he had at the start of the season. Buried his penalty.

Rodrygo – 6.5

The Brazilian fox in the box. Loves a Champions League goal especially from a Vinicius assist. Faded and was replaced by Brahim.

Vinicius Junior – 6.5

Shackled by Walker down the left. But switched wings to set up the opening goal. Not his best night.

Subs

Luka Modric (for Kroos, 78) – 5.5

Brahim Diaz (for Rodrygo, 84) – 6.5

Lucas Vazquez (for Vinicius 101) 5.5

Eder Militao (Dani Carvajal 110) N/A