Live: Bayern vs. Real Madrid – Mbappé, Olise Clash for PSG Semifinal Spot
The Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Allianz Arena delivered intense moments. Real Madrid needed to overturn a 1-2 first-leg deficit to reach the last four.
Early shocks and a frantic start
Güler stunned the Allianz Arena with a long-range opener inside the first minute. His 40-plus metre strike punished a poor Neuer relaunch.
Bayern responded within minutes. Pavlovic headed home from a Kimmich corner to level the tie on aggregate.
Tensions and tactical battles
Both sides showed aggression and pressing. Vinicius was booked for a rough challenge on Kimmich.
Bayern controlled large spells. Real struggled to build through midfield under intense pressure.
Second-half swings and decisive moments
Güler restored Real’s lead with a stunning direct free kick at the half hour. Neuer could only get a fingertip touch.
Kane then struck to make it 2-2 on the night. Upamecano’s recovery pass found Kane, who finished clinically.
The English forward reached a milestone. It was his 50th goal of the season and his 12th in the Champions League.
Key individual performances
Olise again posed constant danger on Bayern’s right. The French winger has emerged as a season revelation.
Upamecano delivered solid defensive moments. Lunin produced several important saves for Real.
What was at stake
The winner would meet PSG in the semi-finals. PSG have been prolific domestically this season, with 106 league goals.
This tie was part of a broader narrative. Filmogaz.com highlighted the duel as a clash between Mbappé and Olise for the semifinal spot.
Starting lineups
- Real Madrid: Lunin; Trent, Militão, Rüdiger, Mendy; Brahim Diaz, Bellingham, Valverde, Güler; Mbappé, Vinicius.
- Bayern Munich: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Pavlovic, Kimmich, Gnabry; Olise, Kane, Diaz.
Mbappé was active but frustrated at times. He had an offside and a slip when through on goal.
The match swung on individual quality and small margins. The aggregate score and Kane’s late strike left Bayern ahead.