Bayern Munich edges Real Madrid 4-3 to advance to Champions League semis

Bayern Munich Advances to Champions League Semifinals with Dramatic Win Over Real Madrid

In a thrilling quarterfinal match, Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 at home, securing a 6-4 aggregate win and advancing to the semifinals of the Champions League. The victory came in stoppage time, as Luis Diaz scored in the 89th minute and Michael Olise sealed the win with a late goal.

The first half saw Real Madrid take an early lead, with Arda Guler scoring in the first minute after Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made a mistake. The visitors then took a 3-2 lead through goals from Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. However, Bayern leveled the score before halftime through Aleksandar Pavlovic’s header.

The second half saw Real Madrid reduced to 10 men after substitute Eduardo Camavinga was sent off in the 86th minute for an innocuous-looking foul on Harry Kane. Bayern took advantage of the numerical disadvantage and scored two late goals, securing their place in the semifinals.

The match ended with controversy, as referee Slavko Vincic sent off Eduardo Camavinga with a second yellow card, sparking outrage from Real Madrid’s players and manager Alvaro Arbeloa. The incident led to heated exchanges between the teams and the referee.

In other quarterfinal news, Arsenal advanced to the semifinals after a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon, securing a 1-0 aggregate victory. The Gunners will face Atletico Madrid in the final, while Bayern Munich will take on Paris St Germain in the semifinals.

Source: Al Jazeera