A double-treble is now out of the question after Man City lost on penalties to Real Madrid but Pep Guardiola's side turn their attention to the FA Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea as they look to retain two of their three trophies from last season now.
Despite controlling the game, City's failure to capitalize on key moments resulted in an agonizing exit, underlining a poignant chapter of what-if in their storied pursuit of glory.
Now a trip to Wembley Stadium awaits and City are the favourites at 8/13 with CopyBet while Chelsea are the longshots at 4/1 and a draw is 16/5.
Conversely, Chelsea has emerged from a period of underachievement with renewed vigor. Despite an uncharacteristic ninth-place standing that belies the club's prestigious reputation, their recent 6-0 thrashing of Everton signals a potential shift in fortunes.
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