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Robbie Copeland

Real Madrid vs Manchester City halted by pitch invader as chaotic Champions League tie leaves Bernabeu rocking

Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final with Manchester City was halted by a pitch invader as the remarkable clash entered extra-time.

The Spanish side looked dead set to be heading out after Riyad Mahrez's strike left City leading 1-0 on the night and 5-3 on aggregate.

But as the game entered stoppage time and fans were leaving their seats, Rodrygo struck to give the Spanish side a lifeline.

And a few minutes later he did it again to spark some of the most remarkable scenes the competition has ever seen.

The two sides then returned for a brief break before extra-time and as soon as the referee blew his whistle for the restart, a spectator ran on the pitch flying a red flag - appearing to be the flag of Albania.

He was quickly accosted by security and the game resumed.

To add to the chaos, Karim Benzema then went up the park and was fouled in the box by the Premier League side's Ruben Dias.

The prolific French striker was given the chance to score from the spot and took it to nudge Real into the lead for the first time in the tie.

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