Actual Madrid shocked Bayern Munich with a dramatic late comeback as substitute Joselu scored twice within the closing minutes to ship the 14-time winners by to the Champions League closing towards Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
Madrid had been heading for a shock defeat when Alphonso Davies silenced the Bernabeu with a shocking strike, with Bayern supervisor Thomas Tuchel minutes from pulling off a exceptional upset after a backs-to-the-wall defensive efficiency.
However an error from Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who appeared unbeatable in denying Vinicius Jr earlier within the contest, allowed Joselu to attain an 88th minute equaliser because the German spilled a tame shot.
Joselu then tapped in Antonio Rudiger’s cross moments later. It was initially disallowed for offside but it surely was awarded following a VAR evaluation, sending Madrid by to the Wembley closing the place they are going to look to win a record-extending fifteenth European crown.
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Actual Madrid vs Bayern Munich LIVE
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FT! Actual Madrid by as Joselu the hero with two late targets
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90+2’ GOAL! Joselu stuns Bayern with late winner, awarded by VAR (2-1)
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88’ GOAL! Joselu comes off the bench to rescue Madrid as Neuer spills (1-1)
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73’ NO GOAL! Equaliser dominated out for foul on Kimmich (0-1)
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69’ GOAL! Davies stuns Bernabeu as Bayern rating towards run of play (0-1)
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60’ SAVE! Neuer makes one other cease to disclaim electrical Vinicius (0-0)
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39’ SAVE! Neuer suggestions extensive Vinicius cross with one other massive cease (0-0)
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28’ CLOSE! Kane shoots simply extensive after very good volley from vary (0-0)
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13’ POST! Vinicius Jr hits put up and Neuer denies Rodrygo shot (0-0)
Jude Bellingham speaks after Actual Madrid’s win
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Bellingham was requested if there was an expectation for victory at Actual, and he stated: “Positively. You come right here and that’s all they discuss.
“They discuss the way you’ve had the 14th and so they need the fifteenth, and the lads say to me it was the identical once they gained the tenth and so they need the eleventh, that’s why I like being right here.
“You may by no means be settled. I believe you’re at all times in a harmful place while you loosen up and while you’re snug, and right here they don’t offer you an opportunity which is the very best factor in soccer.”
Jude Bellingham speaks after Actual Madrid’s win
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When requested in regards to the significance of the group, Bellingham stated: “They’re unbelievable. They’re the very best on this planet by far.
“Coming right here, there’s a motive why we flip so many video games, why once we’re down in sure legs we at all times handle to return again within the second leg, it’s due to them, they provide you an vitality which you could’t get from the rest.”
Jude Bellingham speaks after Actual Madrid’s win
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Bellingham spoke to TNT Sports activities after the match carrying a shirt again to entrance saying ‘A por la 15’ or ‘go for the 15: “We’ve seen it a variety of occasions this season, the place it’s appeared like we had been lifeless and buried and it doesn’t matter who scores the aim as a result of somebody at all times manages it.
“Joselu – I don’t suppose he’ll be sleeping a lot tonight, and he’ll be ineffective in coaching tomorrow, however truthfully, he deserves all of it, he’s been an incredible member of the squad all through the season, and it’s his evening.”
Actual Madrid will play Borussia Dortmund within the Champions League closing
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Actual Madrid’s gamers have dived over the boards to go and have a good time with the followers, there’s a uncommon present of emotion from Carlo Ancelotti.
It is a facet that know how you can win this competitors, they’ve performed so 14 occasions, and questions can be raised over a few of Tuchel’s substitutions, however Actual can be at Wembley on June 1.
Full time: Actual Madrid will play Borussia Dortmund within the Champions League closing
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Listed below are some photographs of Actual Madrid’s unlikeliest hero, Joselu:
Full time: Actual Madrid will play Borussia Dortmund within the Champions League closing
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Full time: A basic tie throughout two legs has simply come down to 2 quick-fire targets from former Stoke participant Joselu.
Alphonso Davies had put Bayern into the lead within the 68th minute with a shocking strike.
And it appeared prefer it might need simply been sufficient, however Neuer, who had saved his facet within the sport on not less than two events, spilled the ball into the trail of Joselu, who pounced and levelled the tie.
However simply three minutes later, Joselu was alert once more to faucet residence from a cross and see his facet into the essential lead.
Actual Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich
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90+15’ Play remains to be occurring and the tempers are getting very frayed!
Actual Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich
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90+11’ The 2 targets have simply taken it out of Bayern, but it surely was two fast moments from Joselu which have simply modified the course of this tie.
Actual Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich
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90+9’ Each time Bayern get ahead they’re dashing it, offside, or gifting away fouls, they’re trying a bit determined.
Bellingham goes to return off for Militao.
Actual Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich
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90+8’ Simply how essential was that call to deliver Harry Kane off. It pressured a change in formation, and since then, they’ve conceded two!
Actual Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich
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90+7’ There are simply two minutes of the preliminary stoppage time left, Tuchel has been proven a yellow card, however there may nonetheless be just a few extra minutes than that to return.
Actual Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich
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90+6’ Bayern had been in management and it appeared like they might simply see the sport out, however a few adjustments and two moments from Joselu and they’re dealing with their very own exit.
Actual Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich
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90+4’ Rudiger has gone down with cramp and this can be one other stoppage, it’s possible there can be greater than 9 minutes of this added time.
Actual Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich
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90+4’ Do Bayern have something left to return again with right here?
GOAL! Joselu strikes once more! Actual Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich
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90+2’ GOAL! The offside examine has dominated Joselu onside, and the previous Stoke participant has scored twice to all however guide his facet a spot within the Champions League closing.
The gamers and followers erupt into celebrations, however there are nonetheless seven minutes of added time remaining.
OFFSIDE! Actual Madrid 1-1 Bayern Munich
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90+1’ Actual Madrid thought they’d performed sufficient to all however seal their place within the closing.
The flag went up instantly for offside, and it will likely be checked out by VAR!
Actual Madrid 1-1 Bayern Munich
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89’ Eric Dier makes a vital block! One other mistake, however Vinicius struggles to get the ball out of his toes and he’s fast to get out and make the important thing block.
GOAL! Neuer mistake fingers Joselu aim! Actual Madrid 1-1 Bayern Munich
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88’ GOAL! Joselu pounces on a poor mistake from Manuel Neuer.
The Bayern captain had saved his facet within the sport so effectively till that time, and simply spills a simple likelihood from distance into the trail of Joselu who simply faucets the ball into the again of the online.
Actual Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich
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87’ Pavlovic is getting remedy on the touchline, and Bayern can be briefly all the way down to 10 males.
Actual Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich
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86’ The sport can be stopped once more, it’s changing into fairly damaged now.
Bayern name for extra medical consideration, as Pavlovic has stayed down within the Actual field.
Actual Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich
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84’ Musiala is down and asking for remedy, that can be a delay, and Muller comes on for Musiala, with Kane coming off for Chuopo-Moting.
Likelihood! Actual Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich
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83’ Likelihood for Vinicius Jr! The ball is performed effectively for the attacker by Rudiger, and he simply can not get on high of it, he hits it first time, however the ball went over the bar and extensive.
likelihood, and there won’t be too many extra to return.
Actual Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich
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82’ Brahim Diaz and Joselu are on for Valverde and Rodrygo.
Bayern have hit the crossbar! The flag was up so it wouldn’t have counted, however the guests are on the verge of an upset right here.
Actual Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich
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80’ One other foul and one other free kick, this time by Modric on Laimer.
We’re into the ultimate 10 minutes of the match now.
Actual Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich
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79’ Bayern may have a free kick (and one other likelihood to tick down some seconds on the clock) as Kane is introduced down by Camavinga.
Actual Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich
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78’ Modric takes an formidable effort, he most likely ought to have crossed it, because the ball to Rodrygo goes out for a aim kick.
Likelihood! Actual Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich
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76’ Bayern won’t have had probably the most alternatives, however they’ve made the very best fo them.
One other likelihood, this time to Kane, who takes his shot, however can solely discover the facet netting.
And Minjae will come on for Sane, in Bayern’s second change of the sport.
Actual Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich
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75’ There are simply quarter-hour left of regular time for Actual to discover a aim to take this to further time.
Steve McManaman stated on TNT Sports activities: “I believe it (the disallowed aim) is the right resolution. He’s pushed him within the face, it’s at all times going to get chalked off.”
DISALLOWED GOAL! The hosts hit again right away! Actual Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich
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71’ May this be dominated out? Nacho is the participant who performs it onto De Ligt who deflects the ball into the again of the online.
Nacho undoubtedly pushes Kimmich, and it will likely be on the large display screen, and it has been disallowed!
GOAL! The hosts hit again right away! Actual Madrid 1-1 Bayern Munich
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71’ Actual Madrid have made the adjustments, and so they have a nook, can they hit again instantly?
It’s performed quick and so they have an equaliser!
Kimmich is down holding his head, but it surely’s stage once more!
Actual Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich
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70’ It’s a Actual double change: Kroos comes off for Modric, Tchouameni off for Camavinga.
GOAL! Davies scores to interrupt the impasse! Actual Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich
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68’ GOAL! Alphonso Davies breaks the impasse!
The Bayern participant had by no means scored within the Champions League earlier than, however after being picked out by Harry Kane he minimize in from the left and unleashed a shot previous Lunin and into the again of the online!
SAVE! Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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67’ Actual had been simply caught napping there barely, in any case their strain it’s the guests who’ve an opportunity.
Alphonso Davies runs up the opposite finish, passes to Musiala whose shot must be palmed away by Lunin.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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65’ Neuer once more was fast off his line and to make the punch to forestall a free kick inflicting any issues or coming near breaking the impasse.
Carvajal had an opportunity to take a shot, however he sliced proper throughout it and the ball sailed extensive of the goal.
SAVE! Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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60’ Neuer makes one other gorgeous save!
Simply moments after stopping Rodrygo’s free-kick, the 38-year-old is in motion once more stopping Vinicius Jr’s newest effort.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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59’ Bellingham is introduced down within the centre of the Bayern half and the house facet may have a free kick.
Rodrygo curls it, and it’s one other nice save from Neuer!
He needed to get all the best way throughout to the best put up to cease the ball simply dipping into the again of the online.
CHANCE! Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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55’ Vinicius Jr once more is inflicting so many issues. He once more finds area on the left hand facet and manages to get the cross away which is simply refrained from the coming Rodrygo.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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54’ Harry Kane was performed in excessive, shrugged off the defender and managed to get a shot underway.
However from that angle it was at all times going to be onerous to seek out the again of the online and Lunin managed to palm the ball away.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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52’ Vinicius Jr is having a lot pleasure down the left hand facet, as he will get previous Kimmich once more and Actual win a nook.
Kroos will take, however his low flat cross is well defended by the guests.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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51’ F1 driver Fernando Alonso was simply proven within the crowd, however the wait for somebody to take the benefit continues.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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50’ Bellingham went down below a problem from Sane, however he was left gesturing on the referee there with nothing given.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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48’ There’s motion on the different finish of the pitch as Kane performs in Davies, and his cross is deflected onto the roof of the online.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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47’ Vinicius Jr simply skips previous his defender earlier than attempting to select Valverde within the centre, however Eric Dier makes a vital block to forestall the Actual Madrid participant having what would have been a golden alternative to interrupt the impasse.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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46’ Actual Madrid get the second half underway
Half time: Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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The gamers are simply making their approach out onto the pitch for the second half.
Half time: Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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Half time: Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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Listed below are some photographs from the primary half:
Half time: Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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45+1’ After one minutes of added time, the half time whistle has blown.
After a frenetic match in Madrid, which completed in a 2-2 draw, the primary half on the Bernabeu was rather a lot calmer. There have been saves, a few good possibilities, however no targets thus far, and the rating stays unaltered.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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43’ Simply two minutes away from the half-time whistle, can any facet have an effect earlier than the break!
Lunin needed to make a save from Mazraoui, it was struck onerous, however from distance and straight on the goalkeeper.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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40’ It was a cross from Vinicius that no participant managed to get a contact on, and it simply moved in the direction of the aim and the German goalkeeper needed to be alert to make one other advantageous save within the first half thus far!
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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39’ Actual have a free kick simply exterior the Bayern field after a foul on Vinicius, it’s headed away by De Ligt.
Because the ball is available in once more, Neuer makes a shocking save to show the ball across the put up!
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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37’ Bayern have appeared very snug on the ball, though they’ve had simply the one shot within the first half thus far, whereas Actual have had 5, of which two had been on track.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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35’ Harry Kane’s volley and Vinicius Jr’s strike that rebounded off the put up are by far the very best probabilities of an in any other case tight half with each side not prepared to take their possibilities after the primary leg led to a draw.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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31’ Actual have an opportunity to assault, however Bayern get again rapidly and they’re pressured to play it again to the defenders.
Carvajal’s cross was headed away by Dier and Bayern had been capable of scramble the ball away.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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28’ The ball was floated into the Bayern field, and Vinicus Jr makes an attempt a daring overhead kick, however missed the ball.
And Kane nearly strikes on the different finish! It was a well-timed volley from simply exterior the field and Lunin needed to be alert to show the ball across the put up.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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27’ Gnabry’s match involves a untimely finish and he can be changed by Alphonso Davies.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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26’ There’s a worrying second for Bayern, Gnabry is down and it may very well be his hamstring, has he been rushed again a bit too quickly for this match?
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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25’ There are just a few moments of pressure round after Carvajal brings down Kane and Bayern are rightly awarded a free kick.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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23’ Rodrygo was performed in down the best hand facet, leaving his marker behind him, he managed to select Vinicus Jr within the field, however his shot was blocked by the Bayern defence.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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19’ However it’s taken backwards, and it’s not Bayern’s flip once more to try to play the ball out from the again.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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18’ Neuer is content material to only maintain onto the ball when not below strain, however as quickly because the ball leaves his toes Bayern look to get ahead, and they’ll have a free-kick simply inside Actual’s half for a foul on Sane.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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17’ Sane bought into an awesome place simply exterior the Actual field, however regardless of timing his run expertly, his closing ball was extensive of anybody attempting to get on the tip of it and permits the house facet to interrupt.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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15’ On re-assessment that was a shocking double-save from Neuer who has a lot expertise on this competitors, solely Casillas has extra appearances than the Bayern goalkeeper.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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13’ POST! Vinicius Jr has struck the woodwork!
Madrid took the throw in when there have been two balls in play, and Vinicius had the perfect likelihood to take the lead, however his curled strike rebounded off the woodwork, and Neuer was capable of make the save to disclaim the rebound.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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12’ Actual have a free-kick simply contained in the Bayern half, however they select to play it rapidly and find yourself taking part in it again to goalkeeper Lunin.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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10’ There haven’t been any important possibilities within the final couple of minutes, though neither facet have dropped their depth within the slightest.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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7’ Shut! Gnabry is performed in and as an alternative of going himself he tries to play it throughout for Kane, the English ahead was by no means going to get there however there have been early possibilities from each side already.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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6’ Shut! Actual have fired the ball throughout the face of the aim, however inexplicably not one of the arriving gamers may get on the tip of it, Rodrygo was closest.
Bellingham then went down within the space and there have been cries for a penalty however nothing given by VAR or the referee.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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5’ Bayern are content material for Actual to play the ball in entrance of them however as quickly as they do win the ball the extensive gamers race forwards as they attempt to make one thing occur early on this match.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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3’ After the electrical begin, each side have settled down, with Actual having fun with nearly all of possession within the opening couple of minutes.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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1’ Kroos takes it but it surely’s headed away and Bayern are capable of clear the ball as much as the house facet’s goalkeeper.
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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1’ Vinicius Jr is on the assault nearly instantly and wins a nook inside the primary 30 seconds
Actual Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich
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1’ Bayern get the sport underway
Actual Madrid vs Bayern Munich
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The gamers are popping out of the tunnel to a mosaic in all corners of the bottom apart from the crimson part up in a single nook.
The Champions League anthem performs.
Actual Madrid vs Bayern Munich
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The Champions League semi-final second leg will kick off in simply 5 minutes time. The groups go into the sport even after a 2-2 draw within the first leg in Munich.
Actual Madrid vs Bayern Munich: The way to watch the sport tonight
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Viewers in the UK can watch the match stay on TNT Sports activities 1, with protection on the channel from 7pm BST forward of kick-off at 8pm. Subscribers can stream the motion by way of discovery+.
You should purchase a TNT Sports activities subscription by way of discovery+ right here, for under £30.99 monthly.
Actual Madrid vs Bayern Munich
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Kick off is now simply quarter-hour away, the stadium is sort of filled with followers, and the gamers can be performing their closing pre-match checks earlier than getting ready to make their approach onto the sector.
Actual Madrid vs Bayern Munich
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Listed below are some extra photographs of the gamers warming up:
Thomas Tuchel has dropped hints about his future
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When requested if he would transfer again to England, Tuchel informed TNT Sports activities: “It is a difficult street the place you lead me along with your allure… I’d quite not reply however it’s no secret that I beloved it at Chelsea, I beloved it in England, I beloved it within the Premier League. For certain, it was a really particular time and I bear in mind it very effectively.”
Actual Madrid vs Bayern Munich
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The gamers have began their heat ups:
Pre-match stats
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Actual Madrid haven’t gained in entrance of their very own followers on this season’s Champions League knockout phases.
Carlo Ancelotti is attempting to achieve his sixth Champions League closing as a coach, after reaching three with AC Milan and two beforehand with Actual.
Thomas Tuchel may change into the primary head coach to take three completely different groups to a closing on this event.
Bayern vs Dortmund, or Actual Madrid vs Dortmund?
19:15 , Jamie Braidwood
With Borussia Dortmund already by to the ultimate, we all know one half of the Wembley line-up on June 1.
So will or not it’s a Actual Madrid vs Dortmund closing, or an all-German affair?
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund would in fact be a rematch of the 2013 closing, additionally at Wembley, between the German rivals. That was gained by Arjen Robben’s late winner.
Actual Madrid and Dortmund have performed one another 14 occasions, together with within the 1998 and 2013 semi-finals. They’ve by no means performed in a Champions League closing.
Some photographs from the bottom
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Bayern Munich workforce information
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Bayern Munich have introduced their workforce:
Neuer; Kimmich, De Ligt, Dier, Mazraoui; Laimer, Pavlovic; Sane, Musiala, Gnabry; Kane.
The gamers have arrived
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The gamers have began arriving on the Bernabeu:
Kane on brink of Champions League historical past
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Kane is only one aim away from becoming a member of Wayne Rooney on 30 Champions League targets, probably the most scored by an English participant within the competitors.
It could additionally transfer Kane stage with Samuel Eto’o and Kaka. Of gamers who’re nonetheless lively in Europe, solely Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappe, Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland and Antoine Griezmann would have extra.
Kane has already moved forward of Raheem Sterling (27), Paul Scholes (24), Frank Lampard (23) and Steve Gerrard (21).
Tuchel reveals Kane’s Cappuccino behavior
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The key to Kane’s success in entrance of aim? Cappuccino, in keeping with Bayern’s Thomas Tuchel, not less than.
“How a lot cappuccino he drinks a day,” Tuchel stated when requested if there was something about Kane that shocked him.
“It’s ridiculous. It was very stunning. Each time I am going to the kitchen, he’s on the espresso machine making a cappuccino.”
Actual Madrid vs Bayern
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Listed below are some photographs from across the floor:
Actual Madrid workforce information
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Actual Madrid have introduced their beginning XI to face Bayern Munich, and Jude Bellingham is within the workforce.
Kane for the golden boot?
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Harry Kane has loved a record-breaking first season at Bayern Munich with 44 targets in 44 appearances. That features 36 targets in 32 Bundesliga video games, probably the most in a debut marketing campaign even in Germany.
His Champions League report has been fairly sturdy, too. With eight targets in 11, Kane is joint-top scorer within the Champions League this season, together with Kylian Mbappe.
Mbappe is out, in fact, so gained’t have the ability to add to that. Kane’s closest challenger for the golden boot is Madrid’s Vinicius and Rodrygo, who’ve 5 targets every.
A glance again on the first leg
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Possibly there’s been a component of Actual Madrid’s backline nearly gaslighting groups all this time, defending off that aura. You don’t must go round them repeatedly in the best way Manchester Metropolis did – simply go at them. That nearly gave the impression to be confirmed a mere 4 minutes later when Jamal Musiala equally went by.
Lucas Vazquez was apparently so confused by this that he made an pointless foul, with Kane then rolling within the penalty.
This was in the midst of two spells when Bayern may perhaps have put the sport out of sight. They’d sufficient possibilities. Kane nearly completed an enormous one, flashing simply extensive. Earlier than that, he had simply been a contact too gradual when put by on aim.
A classic show from Actual Madrid reveals how Bayern Munich can beat them
A glance again on the first leg
17:45 , Sonia Twigg
It appeared a classic Actual Madrid efficiency. They’d performed the standard quantity on their opponents, whereas displaying Thomas Tuchel hasn’t bought many video games left.
There was even the truth that Kroos and Vinicius uncovered an space that has been an issue for Bayern all season. They’ve by no means correctly lined that area in entrance of the defence, until it’s with massed ranks as towards Arsenal.
Then, nonetheless, Bayern did one thing that almost all don’t do towards Madrid. They went direct.
A few of that was itself immediately influenced by a key Tuchel change. He launched Raphael Guerreiro for Leon Goretzka, and Actual Madrid didn’t actually know the way to answer his motion.
Out of the blue there was that bit extra space for Bayern’s attackers, with Leroy Sane sprinting into it after which thumping the ball previous Andriy Lunin to attain. It was as sensible because it was blunt.
A glance again on the first leg
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For all of the proof we now have of 14 European Cups and so many world-class gamers, like Vinicius Junior, there may be nonetheless typically a thriller over how the fashionable Actual Madrid have really managed this. They appear to go away a lot to pure likelihood, in a approach they shouldn’t even have to.
There may be clearly intent and design right here, given their current report of success, however does that actually contain the opposition entering into the field so typically?
There was one spell within the first half when Madrid had 9 gamers again of their field, all ready to pounce on any open area. It was like a super-deluxe Sean Dyche Burnley.
Bayern had been doing a formidable job of forcing them again however, the longer they went with out scoring, the extra you sensed what was coming. Dyche’s Burnley by no means had anybody like Toni Kroos and Vinicius doing that.
Bayern may have performed with a bit extra defensive robustness themselves. Pretty much as good as Kroos and Vinicius are, the German was allowed to amble into the center and simply choose a go by the centre. The informal nature of it was solely emphasised by Vinicius’s velocity, which was matched by Kim Min-jae inexplicably thundering out in defence. Vinicius was left to only merely roll the ball previous Manuel Neuer.
A glance again on the first leg
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A sport that had nearly every part was by no means going to go away Actual Madrid with nothing. That’s simply not how they do issues within the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti’s facet most likely deserved to lose. They had been positively the inferior facet. Their English star had a way more difficult evening than Bayern Munich’s English star.
And but it’s the 14-time champions that in fact depart an enormous European evening that bit extra glad. Actual Madrid have a 2-2 draw and now have the possibility to win this semi-final in their very own stadium.
It didn’t fairly go the best way everybody anticipated after Vinicius Junior’s opening aim, given how impressively Bayern Munich rallied. And but the Germans – and even Harry Kane – will really feel they may have scored much more.
That refined psychology may be essential for the second leg as Bayern attempt to save their season and Madrid solely search to decorate theirs, and their report. Whereas Kane did rating a penalty, it wasn’t an evening to reinforce Jude Bellingham’s fame. He was substituted and had considered one of his most nameless video games for the membership, making certain Ancelotti discovered him fairly dispensable. Which may solely rile Bellingham additional for the second leg. There may be nonetheless a job to be performed, and a large sport to return.
Harry Kane reveals what Jude Bellingham stated earlier than Champions League penalty
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The match led to a 2-2 draw and Kane revealed that the 20-year-old informed him what he’d stated after the match.
“Within the second, I didn’t know what he stated however I spoke to him after and he stated: ‘I do know you’re going to go left of the keeper’.” stated Kane,
“On the pitch, I knew he was there however I didn’t know what he stated. However I went left anyway. It was good for me as a result of I noticed the keeper go a little bit bit early and I put it away.”
The penalty was Kane’s forty third aim in 43 video games in all competitions this season and helps Bayern of their intention of ending the season by lifting the Champions League.
“It’s been a very good season thus far,” stated Kane, who joined Bayern from Tottenham for an preliminary £86.4m final summer time.
“Every thing we’re preventing for this 12 months is on this competitors. It’ll be powerful. Now we have to go [to the Bernabeu for the second leg] with full perception.
“I’m right here for a few years. It’s not a one-off 12 months I’m right here for. In fact at first of the season the expectation was to win trophies. The Champions League is the most important one. If we will one way or the other get our fingers on that one, it might be an incredible season.
“These are the large video games. The environment was unimaginable. That is precisely why I got here right here, I need to be taking part in in these massive video games, these massive moments.”
Harry Kane reveals what Jude Bellingham stated earlier than Champions League penalty
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Harry Kane has revealed what Jude Bellingham stated to him within the build-up to his essential penalty kick throughout Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final between Bayern Munich and Actual Madrid.
The rating was stage at 1-1 when Bayern had been awarded the penalty and the younger Actual Madrid midfielder tried to play some mindgames together with his England captain.
Bellingham may very well be seen whispering to the striker as he positioned the ball earlier than being marshalled out of the field and Kane has now disclosed that Bellingham stated “you’re going to go left of the keeper” in an effort to distract the Bayern star.
From his perspective, Kane did shoot left of goalkeeper Andriy Lunin who leapt in the other way however added that he didn’t initially hear Bellingham’s suggestion.
Owen Hargreaves backs Harry Kane to ship for Bayern Munich in Madrid
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Hargreaves, who can be a part of TNT Sport’s protection of the second leg, added: “Harry’s soccer intelligence is particular. We all know that Harry can be there (with a efficiency) on Wednesday evening. It’s simply, ‘Will the supporting forged be there?’
“The entrance gamers will create and rating, so Bayern simply must tidy up at again and if they’ll do this then they provide themselves a very good likelihood.”
England midfielder Jude Bellingham can be hoping to assist Actual finish the England captain’s European ambitions.
Hargreaves feels Bellingham has been “distinctive” this season after becoming a member of from Borussia Dortmund and believes the 20-year-old is considered one of a number of gamers who may also help encourage England to a profitable Euro 2024 marketing campaign.
“Jude is at most likely the most important strain membership on this planet in Actual Madrid,” stated Hargreaves, who gained 42 England caps, taking part in on the 2002 and 2006 World Cup in addition to Euro 2004.
“The way in which he adapts and manages that strain to play to the extent he has is outstanding.
“You already know with Harry he’s going to ensure you targets, however I’m simply so enthusiastic about Phil (Foden) and Cole Palmer, (Bukayo) Saka and Declan (Rice), we now have bought a lot to look ahead to.
“There may be strain, however it’s good strain as a result of they’re creating one thing fairly particular.
“I’m simply excited to see how we put all of it collectively, all of the items of the puzzle.”
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Owen Hargreaves backs Harry Kane to ship for Bayern Munich in Madrid
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“Clearly it hasn’t gone in keeping with plan within the Bundesliga, however you’ve got to take your hat off to Leverkusen, as a result of they’ve been spectacular,” Hargreaves informed the PA information company.
“Bayern simply haven’t been constant within the massive video games for a number of causes – however positively not Harry Kane.
“On the pitch and off the pitch, all people has been so impressed by Harry – he’s form of the standard famous person.
“I’m pleased with him in a approach for leaving his consolation zone and attempting one thing new, I believe each participant ought to do it.
“It’s straightforward to remain residence, however while you depart you may study a brand new language and tradition.
“He most likely needs he gained a few trophies this season, however subsequent 12 months I’m certain there can be nice alternatives.
“And let’s be trustworthy, Harry may nonetheless win the 2 largest ones of his life this season – the Champions League and the Euros – in order that places him within the Ballon d’Or dialog.”
Owen Hargreaves backs Harry Kane to ship for Bayern Munich in Madrid
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“Humble famous person” Harry Kane can spur Bayern Munich on to Champions League success earlier than setting his sights on Euro 2024 glory, in keeping with former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves.
Bayern head to Actual Madrid for the second leg of their semi-final on Wednesday evening, which can be proven stay on TNT Sports activities, with the tie delicately poised at 2-2.
Kane, who transformed a spot-kick within the first assembly, has impressed in Germany following his big-money summer time transfer from Tottenham, scoring 36 Bundesliga targets.
Regardless of Kane’s consistency in entrance of aim, setting a brand new report for a participant of their first Bundesliga season, a primary main trophy has thus far continued to elude the England captain as Bayer Leverkusen marched to the title.
However Hargreaves, who moved to Bayern as a 16-year-old from Canada and went on to win 4 league titles and the Champions League earlier than becoming a member of Manchester United, feels there may but be a golden finish to Kane’s marketing campaign.
How Borussia Dortmund stood as much as soccer’s superpowers and gained
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A lot for the supposed predictability of the Champions League. Kylian Mbappe must go to Actual Madrid to try to win it. There can be no fairytale farewell within the colors of his hometown membership. Mbappe and co had been denied a aim by Dortmund, although they might lengthy surprise how.
Fortune scarcely favoured them. They struck the woodwork six occasions throughout the tie, 4 of them in Paris. They’d 45 photographs over the 2 legs, 30 of them in France. After a number of misses in Germany final week, there have been additional instances of poor ending. But there have been much more situations of fantastic defending. PSG encountered a yellow wall: not the massive financial institution of followers within the Sign Iduna Park however a defence through which Hummels and Nico Schlotterbeck had been excellent.
Terzic bought his techniques proper, too. When PSG mounted an onslaught halfway by the second half, he introduced on Niklas Sule as a 3rd centre-back. A part of the plan at first concerned doubling up on the flanks: Sancho was charged with serving to Julian Ryerson towards Mbappe, as an illustration.
How Borussia Dortmund stood as much as soccer’s superpowers and gained
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