Real Madrid have advanced to the UEFA Champions League final after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the second leg of the semifinal at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The aggregate score stood at 3-2 in favor of the Spanish giants, sending them to their 18th European final. They will now face Borussia Dortmund in the final, which will take place at Wembley Stadium in London on June 1, 2025.
⚽ Match Summary
The game started with high intensity, and Bayern looked dangerous on the counter. Alphonso Davies stunned the home crowd by scoring the opener in the 68th minute, putting Bayern ahead on aggregate.
However, in classic Real Madrid fashion, they fought back late in the game. Substitute Joselu, who came on in the 81st minute, turned into the hero of the night with two dramatic goals in the 88th and 91st minutes, turning the tie on its head.
Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin also played a crucial role with several key saves, including one in the final moments to deny Bayern’s Jamal Musiala.
🗣️ Post-Match Reactions
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised his team’s resilience:
“This club has something special in Europe. We never stop believing. Joselu was outstanding tonight.”
Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel expressed disappointment but admitted Madrid deserved their place in the final:
“We had our moments but didn’t take them. Madrid punished us with their quality.”
📌 Key Match Stats:
- Final Score: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (3-2 on aggregate)
- Scorers:
- Alphonso Davies (68′)
- Joselu (88′, 90+1′)
- Possession: Real Madrid 56% – Bayern 44%
- Shots on target: Madrid 6 – Bayern 5
- Stadium: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
- Attendance: 81,044
🏟️ Next Up: The Final
- Final Match: Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
- Date: June 1, 2025
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
- Kickoff Time: 21:00 CET
This will be Madrid’s chance to win their 15th UEFA Champions League title, further extending their record as the most successful club in European history.