Champions League Semi-Final: Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
UEFA Champions League 2024
Semi-Final First Leg: Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
The UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg at the Allianz Arena saw a nail-biting encounter between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior scored a late penalty to secure a draw for his team. The Brazilian forward had earlier given the visitors the lead in the first half. Bayern Munich responded with two goals in four minutes in the second half, with Leroy Sane and Harry Kane turning the game around before Vinicius's equalizer.
The match was played on Tuesday, 30th April 2024, and was witnessed by a packed stadium of 75,000 attendees.
Match Highlights
- Vinicius Junior opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 24th minute.
- Leroy Sane equalized for Bayern Munich in the 53rd minute.
- Harry Kane gave Bayern the lead with a penalty in the 57th minute.
- Vinicius Junior secured the draw for Real Madrid with a late penalty in the 83rd minute.
The second leg of the semi-final is highly anticipated, with both teams looking to secure their place in the final.
Player Statistics
Player | Goals | Shots on Target | Yellow Cards |
---|---|---|---|
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Team Statistics
Team | Ball Possession | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Corners | Fouls |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bayern Munich | 53% | 14 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
Real Madrid | 47% | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
Key Moments of the Match
- 1': Andriy Lunin makes a crucial save, denying Leroy Sané's low strike.
- 6': Harry Kane's attempt is thwarted by Real Madrid's goalkeeper.
- 24': Vinícius Júnior scores the opening goal, slotting past Manuel Neuer.
- 53': Leroy Sané's powerful effort finds the net, bringing the score level.
- 57': Harry Kane converts a penalty, giving Bayern Munich the lead.
- 83': Vinícius Júnior secures a draw for Real Madrid with a coolly taken penalty.