Real Madrid played a faster and more offensive game in the second half. Mourinho wanted a goal and decided to let Higuain make his comeback on the 56-minute mark amidst a standing ovation from the crowd. The Argentine striker had a great chance three minutes later, but goalkeeper Juan Carlos cleared it with a great save. Di Maria was forced to leave the pitch in the 70th minute due to a niggle and was replaced by Canales.
Sporting eventually scored from the only dangerous effort they pulled off in the entire game. De las Cuevas managed to defeat Casillas with a tight strike that grazed the near post (78'). Real Madrid were forced to do their best to try to score a goal. Adebayor nearly netted a strike on the 82-minute mark, but the keeper saved the day. The ball landed at Khedira's feet, who also shot on target, but Juan Pablo again cleared it.
A shot from Ozil grazed the corssbar six minutes later, and Adebayor then had a one-on-one with the keeper, who again cleared a chance. It wasn't the Togolese player's lucky day and his despair grew with each missed shot. In extra time, Ramos nearly scored on the goal-line, but the ball was barely cleared by a defender.
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