Peter Drury was at his poetic best as Real Madrid booked their place in the 2021-22 Champions League final with a remarkable victory over Manchester City at the Bernabeu.The Brit, who provides commentary of Premier League and Champions League matches for a global audience, is arguably the most popular and revered commentator working in football right now.Regardless of how big the occasion is and whatever drama unfolds, he always seems to find the right words.Drury was on commentary duty for CBS Sports for Wednesdayâs extraordinary semi-final second leg between Madrid and City.Pep Guardiolaâs City were on the brink of booking their place in the final when two late goals from substitute Rodrygo turned the game on its head.Karim Benzema then scored the winner from the penalty spot in extra-time to leave their English opponents shell-shocked.Real Madrid will now face Liverpool in this seasonâs Champions League final on May 28 in Paris.MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 04: Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid acknowledges the fans following their side's victory and progression to the UEFA Champions League Final after the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg Two match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 04, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Peter Drury's commentary at full-time of Real Madrid 3-1 Man City
When the full-time whistle went, Drury said: âThe night of the Real resurrection! The pure white shirts have shimmered spectacularly once again. And Real Madrid are Paris-bound. Real Madrid will play the big game again. The love affair goes on. Improbably, miraculously, impossibly, beyond their dreams, their expectations, and Pep does not know where to look!
âFor the 17th time, this club of glitz and legend will go to the final of the European Cup. Blink it back, 6-5.â
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What a commentator.
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Peter Drury's commentary when Rodrygo scored second goal v Man City
Meanwhile, when Rodrygo forced extra-time with his remarkable headed goal, Drury said: âOh, extraordinary! They prayed for miracles and miracles arrived!
âReal Madrid, the team of dreams! Where has that come from?! How did that happen?!
âBedlam! Bernabeu bedlam!â
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Goosebumps!
Champions League nights, eh? Thereâs nothing quite like them.