The 2024 UEFA Champions League semi-final between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid was a thrilling encounter that ended in a 2-2 draw. Both teams showcased their skill and determination throughout the match, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Bayern Munich took an early lead with a goal from their star striker, but Real Madrid quickly responded with a goal of their own. The match continued to be evenly contested, with both teams creating numerous scoring opportunities. In the second half, Bayern Munich regained the lead with another well-executed goal, only for Real Madrid to equalize once again in the dying minutes of the game.
The Brazil forward opened the scoring against the run of play in the 24th minute and equalized with a coolly taken penalty in the 83rd after Leroy Sané and Kane had scored for Bayern.
“I think it’s a good result,” said Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who led Bayern to the Bundesliga title in 2017. “It gives us faith and confidence for the second leg. It’s completely open.”
Bayern and Real dueled at the Allianz Arena in Germany. Both scored blinding goals. Both, for more than 25 minutes, led.
But neither held their lead. Vinicius Jr.'s second goal on the night earned Real Madrid a 2-2 draw, and an implicit advantage heading back home for next week's second leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
Cristiano Ronaldo. The match ended in a deadlock, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Overall, it was a fantastic display of footballing prowess from both teams, and a result that reflected the competitive nature of this highly anticipated matchup.
Bayern had appealed to fans to wear red to the game and the visitors must have felt they were playing in a red cauldron as they were greeted by deafening whistles from the majority of the 75,000 in the stadium.
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The winners will face either Borussia Dortmund or Paris St Germain, who meet in the second semi-final on Wednesday.
The winners will face either Borussia Dortmund or Paris Saint-Germain, who meet in the second semifinal on Wednesday.
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