Vinicius scored both goals for Blancos
Bavaria made a comeback at home in the first match of the 1/2 finals Champions League against Real Madridbut did not retain the victory – 2:2.
The Munich team started the game strongly: already in the 40th second, Andrei Lunin made a great save after a shot from Leroy Sane. The Ukrainian, who made his 29th start for Blancos this season, played a perfect first half.
Bayern’s starting activity waned (Harry Kane shot straight at Lunin, Sane and Jamal Musiala missed), and suddenly Real scored from the very first moment. Tony Cross played a brilliant cutting pass, and Vinicius Junior realized a one-on-one with Neuer. 0:1 – with this score we finished the game until the break.
The start of the second half poured a cold shower on the Cream. Bayern managed to quickly turn the game around: first, Sane beat Ferland Mendy very easily and hit Lunin with a powerful shot into the near corner, and a few minutes later Lucas Vazquez fouled Musial, and Kane calmly played the ball and the Ukrainian goalkeeper into the corners.
Real had to step up and go on the attack. Vinicius did not take advantage of a good chance after a subtle pass from the fresh Luka Modric, but he converted the next chance in the best possible way. It was a penalty kick again – this time it was Kim Min-jae who made a mistake, knocking down Rodrigo in his own penalty area.
As a result, 2:2 is generally a fair outcome. The return match will be played in Madrid on May 8.
- Champions League. Semi-final. 1st match
Bayern – Real Madrid – 2:2 (0:1)
Goals: Sane, 53, Kane, 57, pen. — Vinicius, 24, 83, pen.
Source: Sportarena
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