Bayern strike late to fend off Real in Champions League classic

Bayern Munich set up a Champions League semi-final date with holders Paris St-Germain after they came out on top of a seven-goal thriller against Real Madrid. second-leg cracker, before the game switched to a tactical battle after the break with both sides slowing down the tempo. It looked like extra time would be needed to settle the outcome but with a man advantage Bayern scored a quick-fire double through Luis Diaz and Michael Olise to progress.

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Kane and Diaz give Bayern advantage over Real Madrid

Bayern Munich took control of their Champions League quarter-final with a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, earning a slender first-leg advantage after a high-tempo contest in the Spanish capital. Vincent Kompany’s side struck just before halftime when ‌Serge Gnabry slipped ⁠a precise pass through for Luis Diaz, who beat the offside trap and fired low past keeper Andriy Lunin in the 41st minute.

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Joselu double sees Madrid snatch final berth from Bayern Munich

Real Madrid snatched an incredible semi-final victory as two late goals defeated Bayern Munich and set up a Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund. Bayern looked to be heading to the final when Alphonso Davies cut in and blasted past Andriy Lunin but Joselu grabbed an 88th-minute equaliser and two minutes later swept home from six yards out to complete a stunning comeback.

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