In what was another iconic Champions League showdown on Wednesday night, Real Madrid secured their spot in this season’s Champions League final as they snatched an astonishing 2-1 victory against Bayern Munich.
Although Los Blancos might have dominated large spells on either side of the half-time break, the home support were silenced as reported Madrid target Alphonso Davies produced a thunderous striker midway through the second-half.
However, while Munich might have been just seconds away from booking an all-German showdown for next month, it was Spanish international Joselu who spearhead an iconic comeback at the Bernabeu.
Pouncing on Manuel Neuer’s fumble in the 88th-minute and dragging Carlo Ancelotti’s side level, the former Newcastle striker then produced another famous moment as he swept home from six yards out following Antonio Rudiger’s square pass seconds after his opener.
Madrid will now be planning for another German outfit when they meet Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on June 1st for this season’s showpiece event.
On a night when Madrid kept their dreams of a famous double-winning campaign alive, we have taken a look at the main talking points from Wednesday’s pulsating second-leg affair.
Something special about Madrid and European nights
With the Bernabeu support left stunned midway through the second-half as Davies produced a stunning strike, Los Blancos were calling on another famous Champions League miracle in the Spanish capital.
Coming from behind over in Germany last week as they left the Allianz with a first-leg 2-2 stalemate, Madrid have only further cemented their position as the most prestigious club in European football.
Breezing their way to this season’s La Liga title last weekend as they claimed a routine 3-0 romp against Cadiz, Ancelotti’s men have also taken a giant leap towards completing a famous double-winning campaign next month.
With the mood in their camp at a red-hot high and riding what…
Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-05-08 22:48:17
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