Bayern Munich secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in the thrilling quarterfinal tie, advancing to the UEFA Champions League semifinals with a 6-4 aggregate win. Luis Diaz scored in the 89th minute and Michael Olise added another in stoppage time, sealing Bayern’s place in the last four where they will face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Real Madrid took an early lead through Arda Guler following Manuel Neuer’s costly error in the opening minute. Pavlovic equalized for Bayern before halftime, but Kylian Mbappe scored Real’s second goal. Eduardo Camavinga was sent off in the 86th minute after receiving a second yellow card, allowing Bayern to capitalize with two late goals.
Real Madrid players protested the red card decision at full-time, and manager Alvaro Arbeloa criticized the officiating as “unbelievable.” Harry Kane hailed the victory as a reward for the team’s efforts, noting that they had to be at their best to overcome Real Madrid’s pedigree in the competition.