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Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (Agg 4-3) – Champions League Semi-Final: Live Score, Team News And Update As Joselu’s Late Double STUNS Germans After Alphonso Davies Looked To Have Won It

By Harry Bamforth

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SOFASCORE STATS: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern (agg: 4-3)

You can’t say Real Madrid didn’t deserve it.

Just look at these statistics, the 14-time champions were banging at the door all night, and Joselu smashed it down in the end.

Seven shots on target proves how much Manuel Neuer had to do, he was brilliant right until his howler for the first goal.

That is all anybody will remember of his performance now, though.

Don Carlo does it again

Carlo Ancelotti, what a man, and what a manager.

The Real Madrid manager has now guided a team to a Champions League final for the sixth time.

That is the highest number of times a manager has done so in the history of the competition.

He has already won it four times, and twice with Real Madrid, is he about to do it again?

I wouldn’t bet against it.

Owen Hargreaves: ‘You can not take Harry Kane off’

Owen Hargreaves, two-time Champions League winner, on TNT Sports

To take off a guy that has scored over 40 goals – you cannot take him off. I mean, that’s one of the biggest calls. It was in their hands and they let it go. You can not take Harry Kane off.

WATCH: Scenes at the Bernabeu

Wow, just look at the scenes as the full-time whistle was blown at the Bernabeu.

Those players couldn’t wait to sprint onto the pitch and start the celebrations. To be fair, I would have been the same.

I can’t help but notice how the Bayern players drop to the floor in an instant.

Ecstasy and agony in a 27-second clip.

Did dodgy subs from Tuchel blow it?

That must be a really tough one to stomach for Bayern Munich.

They looked like they were in the final, Thomas Tuchel was so comfortable he took Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala off.

Within minutes the game changed. Were those substitutions the catalyst of Bayern’s downfall?

I must admit I was very surprised he made them with just minutes to go…

Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Jude Bellingham: ‘I was dreaming of nights like this’

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid midfielder, speaking to TNT Sports:

There have been a lot of times we have looked dead and buried, but we have that mentality of never say die. Joselu deserves it all, he has been an amazing squad member this season. There is a reason we turn around so many games, it’s because of these lot [the fans]. They give you an energy you can’t get from anything else.

They talk about how they won the 14th, how they want the 15th. You can never be settled. The players feel like family, the fans feel like family.

At Wembley, against Dortmund, it’s a weird one, I can’t believe it. When I was seven years old in Birmingham, I was dreaming of nights like this.

Another trophyless season for Kane

A penny for Harry Kane’s thoughts…

The England captain just minutes from a second Champions League final, and then Joselu happened.

It means his first season at Bayern Munich ends trophyless, despite how strong of a season it has been for him personally.

He is still yet to win a trophy in senior football, this move was meant to change that.

I wonder what is going through his head, we will hear soon, I’m sure.

WATCH: Joselu nets late brace

The Bernabeu was pure carnage after these two goals went in.

It’s really hard to explain just how mental these scenes are, so you just have to watch it for yourselves.

Joselu turned up where he needed to be at the right time, twice. Both tap-ins, both monumental.

Watch to see the drama unfold.

Joselu to the rescue

I am genuinely still in shock…

I know we are used to real Madrid producing the unthinkable to conquer Europe, but this is a new level of madness.

Just a few years ago, Joselu was struggling at Stoke City in the Premier League, now he is Madrid’s saviour in a Champions League semi-final.

Fair play to him, he took his two goals like a true poacher, and they are the biggest goals he will score in his life.

Who needs Karim Benzema, eh?

Celebrations commence

As soon as the whistle went the real Madrid sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate with their players.

There are still hugs and kisses happening everywhere you look, these celebrations will be ongoing for a while.

Jude Bellingham looks stunned, I bet he can’t believe what just happened. What an experience for him.

Incredible scenes at the Bernabeu.

REAL MADRID ARE IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL!

There is the whistle, Real Madrid are heading to Wembley for an 18th Champions League final!

I’m lost for words, the kings of the competition have done it again when they looked for all money to be heading out.

Of all people, It’s Joselu, the former Stoke striker, who rescued Los Blancos right at the death.

In all fairness, the hosts were the better side on the night, but Alphonso Davies’s screamer out of nowhere looked like it had done the job for Bayern.

But at the Bernabeu, anything is possible, and Joselu’s brace means Madrid have a date with Borussia Dortmund on June 1.

They are never down and out…

Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern (agg: 4-3)

Matthijs de Ligt thinks he’s scored, but I’m not sure why, the flag was already up.

It was actually very tight, why did they put the flag up so soon…

It’s now all going on down on the touchline. Bayern Munich are not happy.

SUBSTITUTION: Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern (agg: 2-3)

Real Madrid make their final change and it’s Jude Bellingham that makes way.

Eder Militao comes on to sure up the defence for the final moments.

Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern (agg: 4-3)

The Bernabeu is whistling, they are desperate for the final whistle.

They have to wait a bit longer yet, we still have a few more minutes at least after the VAR intervention.

Bayern Munich look a beaten side, though.

Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern (agg: 4-3)

Thomas Tuchel goes into the book for letting his emotions get the better of him.

I bet he can’t believe how his side have crumbled. I can, they are away at Real Madrid…

Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern (agg: 4-3)

Darren Fletcher, TNT Sports commentator:

They’ll be building a statue in the morning for him (Joselu) if he gets them into the Champions League final.

Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern (agg: 4-3)

The Bernabeu is a cauldron of noise, the atmosphere is electric. They are having the time of their lives.

In all the madness, nine minutes of added time were given, but I’m pretty sure there will be more.

GOAL!!! Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern (agg: 4-3) (Joselu 90+2′)

IT’S BEEN GIVEN!

The Bernabeu goes absolutely bezerk and the Real Madrid players sprint off in celebration.

I can’t believe what I am watching, Los Blancos have only gone and done it again.

Joselu of all people….

DISALLOWED GOAL! Real Madrid 1-1 Bayern (agg: 3-3)

Oh my word, I thought Joselu had just won it.

The former Stoke man taps home from close range from Toni Rudiger’s cross, but the flag goes up for offside.

VAR is checking, it’s so tight…

Real Madrid 1-1 Bayern (agg: 3-3)

Suddenly Real Madrid are all over Bayern Munich, the Bernabeu is alive.

Can they find another one?

GOAL!!! Real Madrid 1-1 Bayern (agg: 3-3) (Joselu 88′)

Joselu saves the day from the bench!

It’s an absolute howler from Manuel Neuer, I can’t believe it. Neuer spills Vinicius Jr.’s tame effort straight into the path of Joselu to tap home.

Real Madrid always find a way, I just don’t know how they do it.

SUBSTITUTION: Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern (agg: 2-3)

Thomas Tuchel really has to hope this does not go to extra-time and penalties…

He has decided to take off Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala for Thomas Muller and Eric Chuopo-Moting.

Very interesting.

HIT THE BAR! Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern (agg: 2-3)

Oh my word, Kim Min-Jae hits the bar from a corner.

Oh wait, it wouldn’t have counted, the referee blew for a foul in there somewhere.

What a redemption arc that would have been, though!

SUBSTITUTION: Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern (agg: 2-3)

Now Carlo Ancelotti has a throw of the dice.

Brahim Diaz and Joselu are on, and surprisingly, Rodrygo is coming off.

They have nine minutes and stoppage time to save their Champions League dreams…

SUBSTITUTION: Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern (agg: 2-3)

Very interesting substitution from Thomas Tuchel.

The Bayern Munich manager brings on Kim Min-Jae, who has a nightmare in the first leg.

He comes on Leroy Sane. maybe they are going to try to sit on their lead…

CLOSE! Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern (agg: 2-3)

Harry Kane, you have to do better there.

This game has really come to life, and Bayern Munich aren’t going to sit on their lead.

Kane is fed in the area and aims for the near post, but his strike smashes into the side-netting.

VAR: GOAL DIASALLOWED! Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern (agg: 2-3)

It’s been ruled out.

After seeing the replay, I’m not surprised, nacho literally pushed Joshua Kimmich in the face.

The Real Madrid fans are not happy though, even though, oddly, they were shown the incident on the big screen.

Carnage.

GOAL!!! Real Madrid 1-1 Bayern (agg: 3-3) (De Ligt OG 71′)

Just like that, Real Madrid are level!

Oh wait, are they, VAR is checking as Joshua Kimm9ich is down on the floor.

The ball went in off of Matthijs de Ligt, but Bayern Munich are incensed.

The referee is going to the screen…

Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern (agg: 2-3)

That’s Alphonso Davies’ first goal in the Champions League.

What a time to do it, and what a way to do it. He probably won’t score a better one than that.

An absolute scorcher.

GOAL!!! Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern (agg: 2-3) (Davies 68′)

A BOLT OUT OF THE BLUE FROM ALPHONSO DAVIES!

I’m in shock, what a strike from Davies. Harry Kane sends the ball over the top, davies collects it, cuts inside, and unleashes a thunderous strike into the far corner.

After all of Real Madrid’s domination, it’s Bayern who lead out of nowhere.

I’m in shock, what a goal!

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Now it’s Andriy Lunin’s turn to make a strong save.

Bayern Munich burst into life out of the blue and Jamal Musiala stings the palms of Lunin with a stinging strike.

Much better from the visitors, and it also gives them some respite.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Joshua Kimmich has resorted to using his hands to stop Vinicius Jr.

The Brazilian winger dances around him once again and as Kimmich is falling over, his arm swipes at the ball.

It warrants a free-kick which ends with Dani Carvajal blasting over the bar.

Real Madrid are all over Bayern Munich, I’m not sure how they are surviving.

GREAT SAVE! Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

WOW, WOW, WOW! How are Bayern Munich still in this?

I know why, it’s because of Manuel Neuer. Vinicius Jr. once again roasts the Bayern backline before unleashing a fine strike.

It’s a brilliant effort, but Neuer gets a strong hand to it, and to be honest, I’m not sure how.

Both Vinicius and Neuer have been by far and away the best players tonight.

GOOD SAVE! Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Guess what? Manuel Neuer comes to Bayern’s rescue again.

He leaps across at full stretch to deny Rodrygo with a sensational free-kick.

The set-piece came from Jude Bellingham selling Konrad Laimer a hot dog.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at the Bernabeu:

This is a Vinicius Junior world right now. He has lit up his second half and the home crowd have responded.

CLOSE! Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Vinicius Jr. is lighting up this semi-final, Bayern Munich can’t handle him again.

The winger darts into the area and bamboozled Matthijs de Ligt before somehow threading it into Rodrygo.

The Brazilian striker gets his foot to it, but his close-range strike rolls wide of the mark.

The Bernabeu has suddenly sprung into life after that chance.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Harry Kane just shoved Ferland Mendy back into the quarter-final.

The Bayern Munich striker shows his strength to push Mendy off the ball as he breaks on the counter-attack.

He then decided to go for goal, but Andriy Lunin is equal to his strike.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Vinicus Jr. is having a field day on the left-hand side.

he is drifting past Joshiua Kimkmich with regularity, but once again his final ball is not turned home.

I’m not sure Kimmich knows where he is…

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

The Bayern Munich fans have been on top form tonight, they are making more noise than the Real Madrid fans at the moment.

During half-time they really enjoyed themselves, just listen to the noise they were producing.

CLOSE! Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Alphonso Davies just nearly took the net off, well, it would have if he managed to find the target.

The Bayern makeshift winger lets fly of a ferocious effort which takes a slight deflection.

It looks like it’s heading in, but it skims the roof of the net.

CHANCE! Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

That is brilliant from Eric Dier!

Vinicius Jr. dances past Joshua Kimmich as if he’s not there, but his low cross that is set to find Rodrygo is well cleared by Dier.

If Dier didn’t do that, it was surely 1-0.

SECOND HALF: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Bayern Munich come out to loud jeers from the Real Madrid fans, but those boos soon turn to cheers as Los Blancos arise from the tunnel.

The hosts get the ball rolling again. This is going to be a huge second half!

Which side can get the job done?

Paul Scholes: ‘Musiala hasn’t really got into the game’

Paul Scholes, two-time Champions League winner, speaking on TNT Sports:

I think Bayern’s forward players have been a little bit disappointing. (Jamal) Musiala hasn’t really got into the game. (Leroy) Sane has been in a couple of decent positions and his final ball has let him down.

Owen Hargreaves: ‘I was expecting more’

Owen Hargreaves, two-time Champions League winner, on TNT Sports

I was expecting more. It’s not been vintage from either team. It feels like one of those cagey games where they are afraid of making mistakes.

WATCH: Neuer keeps score at 0-0

It’s hard to believe Manuel Neuer is 38…

The Bayern Munich goalkeeper is the reason the score is still level, he made two huge saves in the first half.

Let’s have a look at the first one. Neuer showed brilliant reactions to deny Rodrygo following Vinicius Jr.’s strike that came back of the post.

‘Bayern will be pleased’

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at the Bernabeu:

Bayern will be pleased with how that half played out. They have soaked up a lot of pressure but haven’t given away too many clear chances while their own threat on the break is clear.

HALF-TIME: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

The referee blows the whistle for half-time.

We are still where we started. It’s not been as lively as last week, but there have still been chances, mainly for Real Madrid.

The hosts have hit the post and forced Manuel Neuer into a couple of big saves.

Meanwhile, Harry Kane’s one opportunity came inches from opening the scoring for Bayern Munich.

The visitors will certainly be the happier of the two sides at the break.

ONE added minute

Just the one minute of stoppage time at the Bernabeu.

I reckon this one will just peter out before the whistle, actually, just as I was typing, harry Kane nearly raced through.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Just as I was typing the last post, Noussair Mazraoui tests Andriy Lunin from distance, but it was an easy save.

It’s only their second shot of the night.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

It’s like Bayern Munich have decided they need to hold the ball for a bit.

Following Manuel Neuer’s big save, the visitors have stroked it around trying to find an opening.

They haven’t found it yet.

WHAT A SAVE! Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Manuel Neuer comes up big for Bayern again!

I thought the ball was about to nestle in the back of the net as Vinicius Jr’s cross evades everybody, but Neuer gets across to divert it wide.

It feels like that’s the kind of weird effort that would open the scoring. It doesn’t this time.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Are Bayern Munich playing with 12 players?

The visitors always seem to have a man there to deny Real Madrid as they go forward.

Vinicius jr dances around a couple of defenders inside the area but is then greeted by another, and the German side hook the ball clear.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Toni Kroos is putting on a passing clinic at the Bernabeu.

Bayern Munich are giving their former star so much room, for some reason, and he is just clipping the ball all over the park.

It’s a joy to watch.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Leroy Sane is fast, but he’s not that fast.

Harry Kane tries to set him away, but the ball is miles in front of him and Nacho sweeps it up with ease.

Bayern Munich are just waiting for that lapse in concentration from Real Madrid, so they can pounce.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at the Bernabeu:

Harry Kane a picture of frustration at the moment (as I type this he forces a save from Lunin with a volley) simply because he doesn’t feel he is getting enough protection from the Polish referee.

CLOSE! Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

I just heard an ‘ooooh’ in the office, Harry Kane comes so close to giving Bayern Munich the lead.

The England captain hits a stupendous volley on the turn and it takes an Andriy Lunin save at full-stretch to divert it wide.

That would have been exceptional.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Serge Gnabry is down, it looks like he has done his hamstring.

He just can’t catch a break, he has only just returned from injury, and then bang, he gets another.

The German attacker can’t carry on, Alphonso Davies comes on in his place.

Is this Davies’ audition for a Real Madrid move?

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Jude Bellingham, that is lovely.

He dances around several Bayern players, avoiding challenges left, right, and centre, before spraying the ball out wide.

The chance comes to nothing though, it deserved more.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Leroy Sane is definitely looking the most threatening for Bayern Munich, but that final ball is letting him down.

This time Konrad Laimer bursts forward and tries to set him away, but his touch lets him down.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

The aggressive nature of Real Madrid is now coming to fruition.

First, Ferland Mendy gives away a foul before Federico Valverde wipes out Konrad Laimer.

Neither get a yellow card, though.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at the Bernabeu:

The pattern seems to be set. Real Madrid pressing in what is a 4-4-2 formation (Bellingham on the left) with Bayern trying to get them on the counter.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Now it’s Bayern Munich’s turn to worry Real Madrid.

Leroy Sane gets in on the right-hand side, but his cross into the box is really poor, it’s cleared with ease.

I’m not sure why, but Sane tried to use his left foot to clip the ball into Harry Kane, he should have just used hi right. So one-footed…

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

That moment just shows how Real Madrid can rip you open in a matter of seconds.

Bayern Munich looked safe, Madrid weren’t threatening, and then they switched off for just a second, and bang!

They will have to stay switched on all night.

HIT THE POST! Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Oh my word, how are Real Madrid not ahead.

Vinicius Jr rattles the post after a lovely ball from Dani Carvajal, and then Manual Neuer makes an incredible save to deny Rodrygo on the follow-up.

My mouth is still wide open, I can’t believe it.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Serge Gnabry, you have to do better there.

He is slid through on the left-hand side and just has to square it for Harry Kane to tap home.

he gets it all wrong and his pass, or maybe even shot, goes out for a goal-kick…

What a start to this game, though.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Ooooooh, Rodrygo comes within an inch of opening the scoring.

He slides in to try and meet a low cross but misses it by a fraction of a second.

If he got his foot to it, it surely would have been 1-0.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

What an interception by Toni Kroos.

Harry Kane looks to send a pass through the eye of a needle to send Leroy sane through, but Kroos cuts it off.

It’s clear already that Bayern are happy to sit back and try and counterpunch.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

What do they tell you to do when you are a youngster… play to the whistle.

For some reason, Leroy Sane doesn’t do that. Konrad Laimer launches the ball to him as Ferland Mendy is wrestling to win it.

Sane decides to stop and ask for the foul, which isn’t given… odd.

Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

Real Madrid are straight on the front foot, they aren’t messing about.

The hosts win a corner in the opening seconds, but Toni Kroos’ set-piece is cleared by Bayern Munich.

Vinicius Jr is already trying to hype up the fans in the corner as well.

KICK-OFF: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

The noise inside the Bernabeu is deafening.

It’s a cauldron of noise as Bayern Munich get the second leg underway.

Let’s see who will come out on top!

Ancelotti ‘a coach at the peak of his powers’

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at the Bernabeu:

Watching Carlo Ancelotti walk down the tunnel shaking hands with old acquaintances from Bayern Munich, he looks like a coach at the peak of his powers.

Here come the teams!

The hairs on the back of my neck are standing up.

The atmosphere inside the Bernabeu is incredible as the two teams walk into the cauldron.

It’s some spectacle too, each fan in the home section is holding up a sign to make one huge mosaic.

This is the Champions League at its very best.

Fan Comment: ‘Harry Kane, it’s your day’

Sam, France: Harry Kane, it’s your day… every British person is behind you.

Can Neuer keep Madrid at bay?

Manuel Neuer is arguably one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the game.

He has 58 clean sheets in the Champions League, the most in history, one more than Iker Casillas.

Can he add another to his tally tonight?

Final preparations in Madrid

The Bernanbeu is filling up, we are just 15 minutes from kick-off.

The teams are being put through their paces in the warm-up, and now they are ready for the huge night ahead.

I can hardly contain my excitement, I wish I could just click the fast-forward button on life straight to kick-off.

Sadly, that’s impossible.

Paul Scholes: Bellingham’s ‘got a big job tonight’

Paul Scholes, two-time Champions League winner, speaking about Jude Bellingham on TNT Sports:

Going from Dortmund to Madrid at 20 years of age. “It’s gonna take him a little time” – it probably takes the best players until they’re 25, 26, 27 – but he’s doing it now.

I keep waiting for him to drop off but it’s not happening. He’s got a big job tonight but you wouldn’t be surprised if he has a big influence on the game.

Groovy atmosphere in the Bernabeu

The music inside the Bernabeu has me grooving behind my desk.

Normally we are used to motivational tracks in the warm-ups to get teams motivated, but Real Madrid are already motivated enough.

I hope they continue with these tracks, I’m really enjoying them. I bet the players are too, although, they are probably too focused to think about it.

Thomas Tuchel: ‘It would mean a lot to go to Wembley’

Thomas Tuchel, Bayern boss, speaking to TNT Sports:

It’s our last chance to win a title. This competition is a beautiful competition, it’s the most difficult. It would mean a lot (to go to Wembley). We are not here to enjoy this, we are here to play Wembley.

Bayern fans in full voice

Wow, just listen to that.

This video was taken by Mail Sport’s Football Editor, Ian Ladyman, while the players were checking out the pitch.

The away end may not be full yet, but it certainly sounds like it is.

Can Bayern win a trophy?

At the start of the season, this was never a question I thought I’d have to write.

Bayern Munich have had a tumultuous season, relinquishing their stranglehold on the Bundesliga to Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen.

They also got knocked out of the DFB Pokal and lost the German Supercup. They could go trophyless.

The Champions League is their last chance though, they are just 90 minutes from a place in the final.

Can they do it? Harry Kane will be desperate for them to.

Steve McManaman: Real Madrid ‘find a way’

Steve McManaman, two-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, on TNT Sports:

Sometimes you feel the opposition are better than them (Real Madrid), yet they find a way to win the game. That’s the magic of it.

Tuchel 90 minutes from history

I knew Thomas Tuchel was good, but wow, this would be some feat.

If Bayern Munich win tonight and in turn make the final, Thomas Tuchel will become the first coach to make the final with three different clubs.

Tuchel’s first final was with PSG in 2020, which they lost to… you guessed it, Bayern. A year later he reached the final once again, but this time with Chelsea, and unlike the year before, he reigned victorious.

Time for lucky number three?

‘Bayern’s best chance is to edge high-scoring affair’

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at the Bernabeu:

The roof is closed at the Bernabeu once again. Real believe it helps their supporters to create a better atmosphere but if the scenes outside as the team bus arrived are indicative of anything then they really won’t need any assistance.

Carlo Ancelotti’s team have lost once all season and that’s the size of the task for Bayern here. I don’t see the German side winning a tight game. Their best chance is to edge a high-scoring affair…or maybe I am just being hopeful.

Kane seeking record

Harry Kane is having his best season to date, and it could get even better tonight.

Kane has netted 29 goals in the Champions League during his career, and if he scores tonight he will equal the record as the all-time top English scorer in the competition, which is currently held by Wayne Rooney.

He will also be the outright top scorer in the competition. Incredible.

Bayern Munich Team News – THREE changes

Thomas Tuchel has made three changes from last week.

Matthijs de Ligt comes into the centre of defence, replacing Kim Min-Jae, who struggled in the first leg.

Serge Gnabry and Aleksandar Pavlovic also come in, while Leon Goretzka and Thomas Muller drop to the bench.

Real Madrid Team News – Carvajal RETURNS

Real Madrid make just one change from the first leg.

Dani Carvajal, who missed the 2-2 draw in Munich due to suspension, returns to start at right-back instead of Lucas Vazquez.

Jude Bellingham once again starts at the attacking point of Madrid’s midfield diamond.

The teams are in town

I’m really getting excited now, aren’t you?

Both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have arrived at the Bernabeu red to do battle.

I must say, the Bayern players look very relaxed while Madrid’s squad look a little more serious.

Anyway, we will bring you the starting 11s in the next few minutes.

Painting the Bernabeu red

We are still 70 minutes from kick-off, and the Bayern fans have already made their way inside the Bernabeu.

They are not being quiet either, they are more than up for this one. The songs are flowing.

If they carry on in this vein, they won’t be able to talk by the end of the night.

What’s at stake…

Wow, what a gorgeous trophy.

Whenever I see photos of the Champions League trophy, I always think about how long it takes for them to polish it. It’s spotless.

Anyway, this is what it’s all about. Both teams are potentially 180 minutes from getting their hands on ‘big ears’.

This ramps the pressure up, doesn’t it?

Bernabeu roof closed

What a sight to behold.

The decision has been made to close the roof of the Bernabeu for tonight’s semi-final, just like it was in the quarter-final against Manchester City.

That match proved why they do it. By closing the roof it holds in the sound, making for a more hostile atmosphere.

It’s going to be extremely loud!

Are we back in 2013?

2013, one of those years that, in my opinion, is neither memorable nor forgettable.

I say ‘in my opinion’ because it was certainly memorable for both Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.

It was the year they faced off at Wembley in the Champions League final, which could possibly be happening again in just under a month. Well, that all comes down to tonight and if Bayern can get the job done.

I feel like I’ve been thrust back 11 years. Next, I’ll be wearing skinny jeans and will have shrunk back down to 5 feet tall. Yes, that’s how tall I was, I mean, I was 13…

Big Game Vini

Vinicius Jr, what a player!

The Brazilian winger always turns up when Real Madrid need him most, and these semi-final statistics just prove that.

Don’t forget, his goal against Liverpool in the 2022 final won them their 14th Champions League.

He is the definition of a big game player.

Good omens for Los Blancos

Bayern Munich fans, you might want to look away.

Most of the pre-match statistics are very favourable for Real Madrid. If you believe in omens, it’s set to be a delightful night for the newly crowned Spanish champions.

Madrid are unbeaten in their last eight Champions League meetings with Bayern Munich, winning six. They have also won six of their last seven home games against them.

In Bayern’s last 16 Champions League matches against Los Blancos, they have not kept a single clean sheet. It’s the German side’s longest run without a shutout against any club in the competition.

I always say though, stats are there to be broken.

Bayern fans turn up in droves

Wow, it’s a sea of red.

The Bayern Munich fans have arrived in Madrid in their numbers, and they all look very uniformed.

The sun is out too in the Spanish capital, it’s a glorious day for it.

Bellingham vs Kane: Part II

They meet again…

While there are no English teams left in the Champions League, there are still England internationals left in it.

Jadon Sancho has already booked his spot in the final, but which of his countrymen will he face, Jude Bellingham or Harry Kane.

The England captain performed better in the first leg, scoring from the spot, despite Bellingham trying to put him off in the build-up to it.

That moment proved that no friendship can get in the way of gunning for Champions League glory. All niceties will be left behind once again when play starts at 8pm.

Which Englishman will end up on the plane back to their homeland?

Thomas Tuchel: ‘Not impossible’ to win at Bernabeu

Thomas Tuchel, Bayern Munich boss, speaking on Tuesday:

(The Bernabeu) is one of the most difficult stadiums to win in, but it’s not impossible. We had a very good first leg, we were better than them but, unfortunately, we didn’t win. Given that they’re at home, it’s maybe a 51% advantage for Real Madrid. They’re obviously one of the biggest clubs in the world. But we’re also a big club in Europe. That’s why it’s a great matchup.

Carlo Ancelotti: ‘It could be a magical night’

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid manager, speaking on Tuesday:

It is a great motivation to live such a day. To live today is amazing. We have to enjoy it, tomorrow (match day) we will be worried. They (Bayern) have a great tradition in the Champions League and we need to respect a rival.

They have done better than us in the first leg. On our defensive level, we could have done much better. We are very excited because we have a great opportunity to get to another final. It could be a magical night for our fans.

First Leg: Bayern Munich 2-2 Real Madrid

Where does the time go, I can’t believe it has been eight days already.

We were provided with a belter in the first leg. It was a match that swung one way and then the other with both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid throwing the kitchen sink at each other.

Vinicius Jr was once again on the money for Madrid, opening the scoring midway through the first half, and in turn, silencing the Allianz Arena.

That soon changed though as the German outfit came out all guns blazing in the second half and overturned Real Madrid’s lead within 12 minutes of the restart through Leroy Sane and Harry Kane.

The Bavarians looked set to take a first-leg lead to Germany, but as they always do, the 14-time winners had the final say. Vinicius Jr secured his brace from the spot to level it up.

If we get anything like we saw last week, we are in for a treat.

About last night…

Where do I start?

Well, firstly, I imagine there are a few sore heads in the Borussia Dortmund camp this morning, what a night it was for them.

The German side were exceptional last night in Paris as they ended Kylian Mbappe’s dreams of signing off from PSG with a Champions League trophy.

Dortmund defended for their lives but rode their luck too, and Mats Hummels’ second-half header means they will take to the Wembley turf once again in a Champions League final.

Let’s be honest, nobody expected to see the Bundesliga side in the final. Most people thought they wouldn’t even make it out of the group stage.

Well, they have defied the odds, and it’s fully deserved. The question is though, who will they be facing?

Wembley awaits the winner

Nights don’t get much bigger than this.

After an incredible first leg in Munich, the tie is perfectly poised. The two sides really put on a show for us last week.

In a way though, it’s like we have a clean slate. Now that away goals don’t exist, we can forget the first leg result. It’s going to be a straight shootout for a place in the final.

Real Madrid surely have the advantage. They are coming into the game off the back of securing their 36th La Liga title at the weekend, while they will also have the backing of a home crowd. Los Blancos also just carry the aura that they cannot be beaten, don’t they?

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich lost once again at the weekend, as their nightmare domestic campaign is nearly over.

However, Bayern have been a different prospect in the Champions League. You certainly can’t count them out of this one.

Whatever happens, this one is going to be a cracker.

All on the line in Madrid!

What is it that ABBA song again? ‘The winner takes it all’…

Well, the song certainly rings true tonight. The stakes don’t get much higher, as shown at the Parc des Princes last night by the outpour of emotion.

Both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have been here before, they know what it takes, but one of them must lose.

So, which team will line up in the tunnel at Wembley against Borussia Dortmund on June 1?

Are we set for a repeat of the 2013 final, or will Los Blancos secure a spot in the final for the 18th time in their history? We will know in four hours.

Get yourselves comfy, it’s going to be one hell of a night.

Key Updates

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  • DISALLOWED GOAL! Real Madrid 1-1 Bayern (agg: 3-3)

  • GOAL!!! Real Madrid 1-1 Bayern (agg: 3-3) (Joselu 88′)

  • VAR: GOAL DIASALLOWED! Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern (agg: 2-3)

  • GOAL!!! Real Madrid 1-1 Bayern (agg: 3-3) (De Ligt OG 71′)

  • GOAL!!! Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern (agg: 2-3) (Davies 68′)

  • HALF-TIME: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

  • KICK-OFF: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern (agg: 2-2)

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