Real Madrid and Bayern Munich fought hard in their dramatic semifinal match of the UEFA Champions League to draw 2-2. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior scored twice, including a penalty kick in the 83rd minute to square the game. Bayern Munich exerted early pressure on the contest.
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid in Champions League semifinals
Toni Kroos’s defence-splitting pass was turned into a goal by Vinicius Junior, who tucked the ball past Manuel Neuer to give Real Madrid the lead. With his goal, the Brazilian reached the Champions League semifinals for the third straight season. Unfazed, Bayern stormed back in the second half.
Leroy Sane equalized the score with a powerful strike that found the net. Harry Kane scored a penalty kick a few minutes later to give Bayern the lead. minute by minute in the contest, the momentum changed considerably. Real Madrid, though, retaliated. Madrid was awarded a penalty after Rodrygo was pulled down in the box.
The tie was broken when Vinicius Junior stepped up and converted coolly. After Kim Min-jae fouled Rodrygo, Vinicius scored his second goal of the game, adding to the tension. Bayern’s victory was fleeting. Shortly after their winning goal, Lucas Vazquez fouled Jamal Musiala, resulting in another penalty.
When Kane went up for Bayern, Andriy Lunin made the right guess this time, keeping the home team from winning. For the second leg, both teams are getting ready. With a spot in the Wembley final on the line, Real Madrid will welcome Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu. In the Champions League final, the victors will play Paris Saint-Germain or Borussia Dortmund.
