Europa League holders, Villarreal has qualified for the semi-final of this season’s Champions League after knocking out Bayern Munich courtesy of a goal by Samuel Chukwueze.
The La Liga side won the game 2-1 on aggregate after playing 1-1 at the Allianz Arena.
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Villarreal secured the last four spot courtesy of Samuel Chukwueze’s late winner. This is Villarreal’s first Champions League semi-finals in 16 years. The last time they were in the last four, they lost to Arsenal.
Unai Emery masterminded a 1-0 first-leg win in Spain. But a dominant Bayern looked seemingly in control once Robert Lewandowski broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute at the Allianz Arena.
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But won the tie with their second shot on target across both legs. Chukwueze levelled on the break in the 88th minute to give Villarreal the lead on aggregate – and earn them an historic victory against the six-time European champions.
They will face the winner of Liverpool versus Benfica in the last four, a contest Jurgen Klopp’s side currently lead 3-1 on aggregate.