Bayern Munich has produced a sensational second-half comeback at the Allianz Arena last night, overcoming Real Madrid to book their place in the Champions League semi-finals against the defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain.
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The Bundesliga leaders delivered a pulsating seven-goal thriller that swung dramatically from end to end before two late goals in the 89th and 90th minutes sealed a memorable 4-3 victory on the night and a 6-4 aggregate success.
Real Madrid stunned the home crowd by racing into the lead inside the first minute through Arda Güler. Bayern responded instantly in the sixth minute as Aleksandar Pavlović levelled the score. Güler struck again on 29 minutes to restore Madrid’s advantage, but Harry Kane restored parity with a clinical finish on 38 minutes.
The Spanish giants hit back once more on the stroke of half-time with their third goal, leaving Bayern trailing heading into the break.
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The tie looked to be heading away from the Germans until a dramatic late surge changed everything. Luis Díaz equalised for Bayern in the 89th minute, and with Real Madrid reduced to ten men following a second yellow card for Eduardo Camavinga, Michael Olise fired home the winner in the 90th minute to complete a stunning turnaround.
Meanwhile, Harry Kane reached a historic milestone by scoring his 50th club goal of the season, becoming the first Englishman to achieve the feat since Tom ‘Pongo’ Waring for Aston Villa in the 1930-31 campaign.
Speaking to TNT Sports after the match, the England striker said:“I feel amazing. It was tough- Madrid have a special connection to this competition. Obviously we got off to the worst start possible, but we got stronger as the game went on. I think we were better physically. Scoring 50 goals is a reward for the way I’m playing, but I just want to help the team in any way I can — goals, assists, whatever. We look forward to the semi-final.”
Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning Champions League champions, have been in imperious form throughout the competition. The French side cruised through their quarter-final ties with strong performances, showcasing dominant possession, clinical attacking play, and defensive solidity as they set up another deep run in Europe.
