In the heart of Munich, beneath the floodlights of the Allianz Arena, a spectacle unfolded that will be etched in the annals of football history. The UEFA Champions League semi-final stage set the scene for an epic showdown between two titans of the game: Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. On Tuesday, 30 April 2024, a night that witnessed a thrilling 2-2 draw that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Match Highlights
The air was electric as Junior Vinicius ofReal Madrid broke through in 23:05 minute of the game his feet weaving a dance that ended with the ball hurtling past the goalkeeper. The net rippled, and the Madridistas erupted in joy – 1-0.
As the second half unfolded, Leroy Sané of Bayern Munich 52:35 minute scored With a swift strike, he sent the ball flying into the heart of the goal, reigniting the hopes of the Bavarians – 1-1.
Merely minutes later, the stadium roared as Harry Kane of Bayern Munich found the net, with a penalty that defied the odds – 2-1 for the home side in 56:38 minutes of the game
82:58: As the match neared its end, it was Junior Vinicius once again who rose to the occasion. With a second goal, he drew the match level, sealing the score at 2-2 and etching his name twice in the story of the night.
The final whistle blew, and though the scoreboard read a draw, the night belonged to the beautiful game.
Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti has singled out two of his players for praise.
Ancelotti was impressed by the performances of Toni Kroos against his former club and Vinicius Jr’s movement.
“Toni Kroos… no words for him. He’s a top player. He’s crucial for us, the timing, the passes…” he told reporters after the game.
“His pass is not for everyone, absolutely. But also Vini’s movement was smart, excellent”
Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel, has blamed Kim Min-Jae for their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid.
Tuchel, speaking on Min-Jae after the game, said:
“He was too ‘greedy’ twice.
“He made the first move too early against Vinicius in the first goal and got caught by Toni Kroos’ pass. He speculated and was too aggressive”
“In the second goal, unfortunately, it was another mistake.”
However, Kane’s goal against Madrid meant the England captain broke the record for the most goal contributions (11) by an English player in a single Champions League campaign after eight goals and three assists in the competition this season.
The former Tottenham Hotspur star has now surpassed the likes of Steven Gerrard (10) and David Beckham (10).
