Manchester City showcased an exceptional performance filled with outstanding quality as they outclassed defending champions Real Madrid, securing their spot in the Champions League final against Inter Milan in Istanbul.

Having suffered defeat in two previous semi-finals against Real, City left no room for error in a jubilant atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium, bringing them one step closer to clinching the elusive trophy that has evaded Pep Guardiola's team thus far.

Their performance, especially in a magical first half, will be etched in memory, as the tournament's seasoned masters found themselves bewildered by City's brilliance.

This victory further strengthens City's pursuit of an unprecedented treble, with the Champions League, Premier League—potentially sealed with a victory against Chelsea on Sunday—and the FA Cup, where they will face Manchester United in the final at Wembley.

Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois pulled off heroic saves to deny two headers from Erling Haaland early in the match, but he was helpless against Bernardo Silva's close-range finish after 23 minutes.

Silva then scored a beautifully looped header eight minutes before halftime, leaving the Spanish giants reeling.

While City faced occasional threats from Real in the second half, with Ederson making important saves against David Alaba and Karim Benzema, they remained unmatched.

The celebrations began when Manuel Akanji's header deflected off Eder Militao and found the back of the net 14 minutes before the final whistle.

In the closing moments, substitute Julian Alvarez sealed the dominant victory by capitalizing on a brilliant pass from Phil Foden.

On 10 June, City will face Inter as they strive to capture their maiden Champions League title.