Madrid scores twice late to reach 18th Champions League Final

In unbelievable fashion, Real Madrid scored two late goals to reach another Champions League Final. Entering the second leg level at two goals, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid competed to take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League Final at Wembley. Two late goals from Joselu overturned Alphonso Davies’ game-opening goal to send Real Madrid through.

Joselu’s goals came in the 88th and 91st minutes of the game to defeat Bayern. However, it was not Real Madrid’s best performance, and it took a mistake from Manuel Neuer to let Real Madrid back into the game.

Bayern Munich opens the scoring at the Santiago Bernabeu

The draw from the first leg set up a timid start to the second leg on Wednesday. Both Real Madrid and Bayern had decent chances in the first 45, with the hosts having the better opportunity. In the 13th minute, Dani Carvajal picked out Vinicius Junior inside the area. The Brazilian took the shot with his second touch. The slightest save from Manuel Neuer deflected the ball onto the post. The rebound came back to a rushing Rodrygo. Yet, the Brazilian’s shot against a calamitous Bayern defense was straight at Manuel Neuer, who gratefully claimed the ball.

Bayern’s best chance came via Harry Kane from distance. A deflection from Nacho looped into the area where Kane waited 24 yards from goal. The ball looped down, and Kane struck it sweetly on the volley. Although the ball looked like it was going wide, Andriy Lunin had to be sure as he guided it out for a corner.

The second half was far more open. In the first 10 minutes of the second half, both Bayern and Real Madrid had chances. Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies went close for the visitors. Real Madrid had two close calls, but it failed to test Manuel Neuer. Neuer was forced into action following a great solo run from Vinicius. Carving through the Bayern defense from the left side, Vinicius got a chance to crack a shot, and his shot was bound for the top corner. Neuer got…

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Author : Kyle Fansler

Publish date : 2024-05-08 21:46:32

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