Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final return leg, winning 4-3 (6-4 aggregate) on Wednesday evening at Allianz Arena. The Bavarians will face Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals. The match featured seven goals, a red card, and a thrilling scenario.
Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 in the Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday evening at Allianz Arena before 75,000 spectators. Aggregate score of 6-4 in favor of the Bavarians, who join PSG in the semi-finals, with legs scheduled for April 28 at Parc des Princes and May 6 in Munich.
Arda Güler opened the scoring for Real after just 37 seconds, capitalizing on a poor clearance by Manuel Neuer. Aleksandar Pavlovic equalized in the 6th minute from a Joshua Kimmich corner, followed by Güler's brace from a free kick (29th). Harry Kane leveled it (38th, his 50th club goal of the season), but Kylian Mbappé restored Real's lead just before halftime (42nd, his 15th in the Champions League).
In the second half, Real were reduced to ten men after Eduardo Camavinga's second yellow card in the 86th minute. Luis Diaz equalized on aggregate (89th), and Michael Olise sealed the win with a curled shot (90+4). "It will be very difficult in the semi against PSG," acknowledged Dayot Upamecano to Canal+.
Real face a trophyless season, the second since 2005/06 without a major title. Bayern, still competing on three fronts, erase four straight Champions League eliminations against Madrid.