UEFA Champions League: Bayern knocks out Real Madrid and books a spot in the semi-finals!

Europe 15 April 2026 at 17:06

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

15.04.26 FT Champions League

Bayern Munich

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Real Madrid

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In a breathtakingly dramatic showdown, Bayern Munich punched their ticket to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals by overcoming Real Madrid (4-3), bringing the aggregate score to 6-4. It was a clash marked by relentless intensity and constant twists and turns.

Bayern were caught cold in the opening minute after a mistake by Manuel Neuer, but quickly responded through Pavlovic before a wild back-and-forth ensued against a sharp Madrid side led by Güler and Mbappé. At halftime, Real still held the lead (3-2), leaving everything to play for.

But everything turned on its head in the dying moments. Reduced to ten men after Camavinga's red card, the Spanish side finally caved. Luis Díaz equalized before Michael Olise snatched a dramatic winner in stoppage time (5-3), sending Munich into absolute euphoria.

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