Champions League Semi-Finals: Bayern Munich and Real Madrid Play to a Draw
Match Report
The first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid ended in a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, April 25, 2024. Vinícius Júnior put Real Madrid ahead in the 24th minute, but Leroy Sané equalized for Bayern in the 53rd minute. Harry Kane scored a penalty for Real Madrid in the 57th minute, but Karim Benzema missed a penalty for Real Madrid in the 83rd minute. The draw leaves the tie finely poised heading into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu on May 2, 2024.
Match Highlights
* Real Madrid took the lead in the 24th minute when Vinícius Júnior scored a stunning goal. The Brazilian winger received the ball on the left wing and cut inside before unleashing a powerful shot into the top corner. * Bayern Munich equalized in the 53rd minute when Leroy Sané scored a tap-in. The German winger was on hand to finish after Joshua Kimmich's cross was deflected into his path. * Real Madrid regained the lead in the 57th minute when Harry Kane scored a penalty. The English striker was brought down by Manuel Neuer in the penalty area and converted the spot-kick. * Bayern Munich had a chance to equalize in the 83rd minute when they were awarded a penalty, but Karim Benzema's spot-kick was saved by Thibaut Courtois.
Reaction
Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann was disappointed with the draw but praised his team's fighting spirit. "We played well in the second half and created a lot of chances," Nagelsmann said. "Unfortunately, we couldn't take all of them. But we still have a chance in the second leg." Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with his team's performance, but admitted that they need to be more clinical in front of goal. "We played a good game and created a lot of chances," Ancelotti said. "But we need to be more clinical in front of goal. We had a lot of chances to score more goals, but we didn't take them." The second leg of the tie will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu on May 2, 2024.
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