Kroos taught, Kane tolerated the provocation, but Bayern-Real became ix

Bayern Munich was clearly under more pressure before the match, and not only because they started the duel at home against Real Madrid, but mainly because they are clinging to the last straw with the Champions League to save their season. The Bavarians lost their monopoly in the Bundesliga after eleven seasons, they were eliminated from the German Cup against a third-class team, so the BL remained the last refuge.

The problems in Munich were only compounded by the internal strife, which the club’s still influential honorary president, Uli Hoeness, incited by criticizing head coach Thomas Tuchel before the important CL semi-final. And Aki, given that he will soon, at the end of the season, get up from the bench anyway, freely spoke back. All this from one of Bayern’s most routine players, he commented plastically: “I don’t care about s…r.”

became the man of the match, scoring two goals at home to Bayern Munich. Photo: EPA/Matthias Schrader

in Madrid because of such disturbing interludes, no one could have a headache, Real is almost already the Spanish champion (with five rounds to go, they lead by 11 points), and they advanced from the Champions League quarter-finals against their strongest opponent, the defending champions, Manchester City.

his masterful service and Real’s unexpected leadership

Most recently, Bayern also said goodbye to an English star team, and started the match against Arsenal in their form, playing with great superiority, taking the goal under fire, attacking aggressively. After a quarter of an hour, Munich’s dominance waned a bit, but it was still a surprise that Real Madrid took the lead in the 24th minute. It took 19 passes in 52 seconds, and at the end, former Bayern player Toni Kroos’ masterful vision and service, with which he sent Vinícius Júnior into a tizzy, he is not in the habit of making mistakes – this was the 30th goal in the BL in which the Brazilian played a part in the 2021– Since the 2022 season, which is the highest number in the mentioned period.

How unexpected was Real’s leading goal? It’s one thing that the goal came from the Spaniards’ first shot of the match, but they got the ball for the first time inside the Munich penalty area.

Real could have easily doubled their advantage after the break, but Kroos’ dangerous shot was brilliantly saved by Manuel Neuer. After that, Bayern’s quick turnaround was at least as unexpected as the fact that they fell behind in the first half. In the 53rd minute, Leroy Sané took advantage of the fact that he got some air and shot with great force from the right corner of the penalty area into the short bottom. It was still only 1-1, but in the 56th minute, Jamal Musiala already won a penalty for the Bavarians, and the penalty calmly sold it.

he provoked Harry Kane in vain

However, Real’s English star, Jude Bellingham, did his best to upset his compatriot, before the penalty, he went to yell at Kane, and the referee had to distract him from there.

In the remaining time, Real had a bigger chance, but after his pass Vinícius made a mistake this time. Another penalty kick brought the next twist to the match, Kim hooked Rodrygo, so Vinícius scored his second goal from a penalty in the 83rd minute. This resulted in a 2-2 final result, after which the question of reaching the final remained completely open for next week’s rematch in Madrid.