Real Madrid stun Bayern Munich, reach Champions League final: Stats
Real Madrid scored two late stunning goals to send Bayern Munich packing out of the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 season. The second-leg clash of the semi-final tie saw Bayern gain a vital lead through Alphonso Davies. Real saw substitute Joselu score two goals right at the death to make it 2-1. Real progressed 4-3 on aggregate and will face Borussia Dortmund in the final.
How did the first half pan out?
Real Madrid were the better side in the first half. Vinicius Junior's shot from a tight angle bounced back off the inside of the far post as Manuel Neuer denied Rodrygo's shot from the rebound. In the 28th minute, Bayern drew out a fine save from Andrey Lunin. Ahead of half-time, Real once again had Neuer to deny Vinicius' shot from going in.
How did the second half pan out?
In the 59th minute, Neuer denied Rodrygo's shot from a free-kick before also denying Vinicius. It was Bayern next, who managed to get into the final third and force Lunin to make a top save. Two minutes later, Davies scored a stunner. Real had a goal ruled out for a foul by Nacho. Later, Neuer's mistake saw Joselu score, who added another in injury-time.
150 Champions League appearances for Toni Kroos
German midfield maestro Toni Kroos made his 150th Champions League appearance. Kroos joined Cristiano Ronaldo (183), Iker Casillas (177), Lionel Messi (163), Karim Benzema (152), Xavi Hernández (151), and Thomas Muller (151).
Bayern concede twice in three minutes
Vinicius' powerless shot was straight at Neuer and the veteran goalie spilled it. Joselu scored a poacher's goal thereafter. Three minutes later, Joselu scored again after Antonio Rudiger squared the ball across. Intially deemed offside, the goal stood after a VAR check.
18th final for Real Madrid
Real have reached their 18th European Cup/Champions League final. They have won the trophy a record 14 times (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022). Notably, Real have won each of their last eight Champions League finals. Meanwhile, they have been three-time runners-up (1962, 1964, 1981).
Joselu makes history in the Champions League
As per Opta, Joselu, who is on loan at Real, has become the oldest substitute player to score a brace in a knockout game in the Champions League (34 years, 42 days).
Bayern have lost 11 Champions League matches against Real
Bayern have lost 11 Champions League matches against Real. The highest number of games a side has lost against another in the competition's history. Real are unbeaten in their last nine Champions League games against the Bavarians. Carlo Ancelotti has reached his sixth Champions League final (W4 L1). Harry Kane assisted Davies. He finished the campaign with 8 goals and 4 assists.
