German champions Bayern Munich produced a stunning comeback to eliminate Real Madrid and secure their place in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
Holding a narrow first-leg advantage, Bayern were rocked almost immediately when Manuel Neuer gifted possession to Arda Güler, who scored brilliantly from distance.
Bayern responded swiftly through Aleksandar Pavlović, heading in from Joshua Kimmich’s delivery. However, Güler struck again, curling in a superb free-kick to restore Madrid’s edge.
The hosts refused to fade and levelled again before the break. Harry Kane calmly finished after being set up by Dayot Upamecano. Yet, Kylian Mbappé struck late in the half to tilt the tie again.
Red card twist sparks Bayern surge as late goals seal comeback
After the restart, the Bavarians controlled possession and probed for openings. Michael Olise and Andriy Lunin were central figures in key moments.
The decisive shift came late when Eduardo Camavinga was sent off, as his dismissal handed Bayern a crucial numerical advantage.
Moments later, Jamal Musiala combined with Luis Díaz for a stunning equaliser that threw the Allianz Arena into wild celebrations.
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With momentum on their side, Bayern delivered the final blow in stoppage time. Kane assisted Olise, who cut inside and fired home a stunning strike off the post and into the net to make it 4-3 on the night, and 6-4 on aggregate.
The late winner sealed a remarkable aggregate triumph as the win came as a relief for the home fans who were on the edge of their seats for large spells during the encounter.
Next, Bayern face Paris Saint-Germain for a place in the final.
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