Bayern Munich scored twice late in the match to beat Real Madrid 4-3 in a dramatic quarterfinal second leg and advance to the UEFA Champions League semifinals with a 6-4 aggregate win.
Late goals from Luis Diaz in the 89th minute and Michael Olise in stoppage time sealed the victory on Wednesday, setting up a semifinal clash with holders Paris Saint-Germain.
The match produced a thrilling first half, with Real Madrid taking the lead three times. Arda Guler capitalised on an early mistake by Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to score in the opening minute and later added a fine free kick after Bayern had equalised through Aleksandar Pavlovic.
Harry Kane levelled the score again for Bayern, taking his tally to 12 goals in this season’s competition. Vinicius Jr then set up Kylian Mbappe to restore Real’s lead before halftime.
The turning point came in the 86th minute when Real Madrid were reduced to 10 men after Eduardo Camavinga received a second yellow card. Bayern took advantage, scoring twice late to secure the win.
Tensions ran high after the match, with Real players protesting the red card decision. Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said his team was “very upset and angry” over the dismissal.
Kane, meanwhile, expressed his satisfaction after the win, describing it as a reward for the team’s hard work and determination.
In the other quarterfinal, Arsenal advanced to the semifinals after a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon secured a 1-0 aggregate victory.
Despite an underwhelming performance at the Emirates Stadium, Mikel Arteta’s side held on to their first-leg advantage.
Arsenal will face Atletico Madrid in the semifinals after the Spanish side defeated Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate.
#By Al Jazeera