Joy, disappointment and then joy again. Minute 91 was an emotional storm for Real Madrid fans.
Substitute Joselu’s 2-1 goal was initially ruled out for offside, but after a VAR check the decision was changed and the fans were allowed to cheer.
A full fourteen minutes of extra time awaited, but Real Madrid held on and are ready for another CL final. The super minutes for Madrid reminded of Manchester United’s crazy turn against Bayern Munich in the 98/99 season.
– Many times it has looked like we were dead and buried, but we have the mentality to never give up, says Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham to TNT Sports according to the AFP news agency.
Anger at failed goal
Real Madrid has had a real golden week. This weekend they also won the La Liga title at home in Spain.
Joselu’s 1-1 goal came after a weak intervention from Bayern’s seasoned goalkeeper Manuel Neuer who dropped the shot from Vinicius Junior, after which Joselu was able to tap home the rebound.
In the end the Germans made it 2-2 in the 113th minute but that goal was waved off for offside. Matthjis de Ligt, who had the goal disallowed, was angry that the assistant referee blew the whistle immediately and did not wait for a VAR review.
– If it is not a clear offside, you must play on. I think it’s a bit of a scandal that he blew, says de Ligt, who is said to have received an apology afterwards.
The loss leaves Munich without a title from a season for the first time in twelve years.
– I’m disappointed. We wanted to go to the final. I don’t know what else I can say. We are completely exhausted, says Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies in TV4 Play’s broadcast.
Madrid are now chasing their 15th CL title. Borussia Dortmund stands in the way. The final will be played on June 1 at Wembley.
