◤UEFA Champions League◢ Harry Kane scored and assisted as Bayern Munich defeated 10-man Real Madrid 6-4 on aggregate to advance to the semi-finals..

Bayern Munich advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League by defeating 10-man Real Madrid 4-3 (6-4 on aggregate) at the Allianz Arena in the quarter-finals second leg match on Wednesday.

In the first half, Güler cleverly converted a Neuer error into a stunning goal, but Pavlović quickly responded with a header. Güler then added another free-kick, followed by goals from Kane and Mbappé. In the second half, Camavinga fouled Kane and received a red card, while Díaz scored with a long-range shot. In a crucial moment, Olise scored, and Güler was sent off for verbally abusing the referee. Ultimately, Bayern Munich defeated 10-man Real Madrid 6-4 on aggregate to advance to the semi-finals, where they will face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain.

First Half

In the 1st minute, Real Madrid launched a deadly quickly counter-attack. Manuel Neuer made a horrible unforced error while clearing the ball in his own penalty area, allowing Arda Güler to intercept the ball and unleash a left-footed long shot from outside the penalty area, which flew straight into the bottom left corner of the empty net, giving Real Madrid an early 1-0 lead (2-2 on aggregate)!

5 minutes later, Bayern Munich earned a crucial corner opportunity. Joshua Kimmich delivered the corner by crossing it into the box where Aleksandar Pavlović headed it into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 (3-2 on aggregate)!

In the 29th minute, Real Madrid won a decisive free kick opportunity. Güler took the free kick from outside the box, by firing a left-footed shot into the top right corner of the net, extending Real Madrid's lead to 1-2 (3-3 on aggregate)!

7 minutes later, Dayot Upamecano made a straight pass from the attacking third. Harry Kane quickly followed up, got the ball and took a few steps before volleying the ball into the bottom right corner of the net from the center of the box with his right foot, leveling the score at 2-2 for Bayern Munich (4-3 on aggregate)! With this goal, Kane, who has now scored 50 goals in all competitions this season and 12 in the Champions League, broke the record to become the highest-scoring English player in a single season!

In the 42nd minute, Vinícius Júnior passes horizontally from the left side of the box. Kylian Mbappé quickly followed up and got the ball and took a few steps before volleying the ball into the bottom left corner of the net from the center of the box with with his right foot, giving Real Madrid their lead in the match for third time (4-4 on aggregate)!

At halftime, Bayern Munich temporarily trailed Real Madrid 3-4 on aggregate.

Second Half

Both teams switched sides as the match continued. In the 86th minute, Kane was brought down on the right flank by Eduardo Camavinga, who immediately issued Camavinga a second yellow card. The France international defensive midfielder was subsequently sent off with a red card, forcing Real Madrid to play with 10 men! This became the turning point in the game!

3 minutes later, Jamal Musiala passed the ball back from the left side of the box. Luis Díaz quickly followed up, got the ball and took a few steps before taking a right-footed long shot from just outside the penalty area, which sent the ball flying straight into the bottom right corner of the net. Bayern Munich equalized for 3-3 (5-4 on aggregate)! This was the former Liverpool left winger's 24th goal in all competitions this season!

In the 4th minute of stoppage time, Bayern Munich launched a deadly quick counter-attack. Kane intercepted the ball and passes horizontally from near the midfield center circle. Michael Olise quickly followed up, got the ball and dribbled into the right side of the box before volleying the ball with his left foot. His shot struck the left post and deflected into the bottom right corner of the net. Bayern Munich secured a 4-3 victory (6-4 on aggregate)! This was the France international winger's 38th goal for Bayern in all competitions!

After the final whistle, Güler was shown a red card for verbally abusing the referee in protest of the result!

The match ended with Bayern Munich defeated 10-man Real Madrid 6-4 on aggregate.

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