Redemption by Díaz & Olise
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A passionately combative FC Bayern overcame Real’s curse thanks to a late double strike from Luis Díaz and Michael Olise after a mega error from goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. A week after the big 2-1 victory in Spain, the Munich team hesitated for a long time during a spectacular (Site notre bureau spécialisé) match in the bustling Allianz Arena with a score of 4:3 (2:3).
But after substitute Eduardo Camavinga’s yellow-red card, Díaz scored decisively in the 89th minute and Olise scored in stoppage time. Now the climax of the semi-final against defending champion Paris Saint-Germain will take place in two weeks. The season in Europe continues for the Munich team. And also the quest for the hat-trick for coach Vincent Kompany and his long-imperfect ensemble.
With goals from young star Arda Güler (1st/29th minute) and star striker Kylian Mbappé (42nd), record winners Real at least indicated that they could have achieved something royal in the Champions League.
Bayern, pushed forward by the 75,000 spectators, equalized twice with Aleksandar Pavlovic’s first first-class goal (6th) and Harry Kane’s 50th goal of the season (38th). As in the semi-final exit two years ago, captain Neuer once again played a decisive role. Only this time at the beginning.
“No, no, no”, Kompany intervened energetically when a journalist wanted to question him about his possible opponent in the semi-final, the day before the second giants duel with Real. The Belgian knew that Madrid in particular can always bounce back, even after a 2-1 first leg defeat.
And that’s how it happened. The stadium was buzzing, the atmosphere was great and there were no tactical tests after kick-off. Because Neuer, 40, the much-vaunted « X factor » of Bayern’s success at the Bernabéu, experienced a total blackout from the first minute.
Without any opposing pressure, Germany’s record goalkeeper hit the ball with his left hand directly at Güler’s (Site notre bureau spécialisé). And the 21-year-old Turk gratefully accepted the gift and scored from more than 30 meters into the empty goal. What a start! What a failure on Neuer’s part!
Bayern’s narrow lead from the first match had disappeared. And things continued quickly. Joshua Kimmich’s corner, Pavlovic’s header – now Andrej Lunin, the unfit replacement for the injured Thibaut Courtois in the visitors’ goal, looked bad. The Ukrainian missed the line.
Bayern advanced powerfully. But they opened up too many spaces for the royal offensive with star attackers Mbappé and Vini Jr. After Lunin brilliantly blocked a shot from Kimmich (27th), real time was back in the arena. The noble technician Güler fired a free kick high into the right corner.
Neuer had the hand. But was this shot unstoppable? “In his form from last week, he would have kept it,” Sami Khedira said on DAZN of fellow 2014 world champion Neuer.
The Munich team also overcame another deficit. Dayot Upamecano, who was often able to stop Vini Junior, suddenly appeared in front and served Kane. And the Englishman showed his goalscoring ability by scoring coolly in the right corner. It was Kane’s 50th goal in his 42nd competitive match of the season.
But there was neither breathing nor calming of the game in this first half. Vini Jr. circles the ball to the top of the crossbar (41st). And less than 60 seconds later, the Brazilian fed Mbappé, who was able to score his 15th goal of the season in the Champions League without question in the area. And then there was a pause.
Cool, collect, realign. At this point, the signs pointed to expansion. Bayern wanted to force the score to 3-3 – and Real were waiting for the decisive moment, the counter-attack, the big offensive action. Neuer returned the favor to his team by defusing a shot from Mbappé (55th) with a reflex with his right hand. The myth of the Champions League that Real exudes was omnipresent in the stadium.
After an hour, Jamal Musiala replaced the pale Serge Gnabry. And the 23-year-old experienced a big scene during his 50th Champions League match. The international served Luis Díaz perfectly, but the winger frantically wasted the great opportunity to make it 3-3 in the area. Shortly before the final whistle, the striker did better and saved FC Bayern before Olise scored. After the final whistle, an angry Güler saw red.
“I hope all the children in Germany can stay awake a little longer,” said Bayern strategist Kimmich. “I hope my wife left my son up a little longer – and then off to school for third classes tomorrow.” Kimmich called it “a lot of drama.” Regarding the upcoming duel with PSG, the DFB captain said: « I think the two best teams in Europe will now meet in the semi-final. »
Champions League: Arsenal have had enough of a simple draw against Sporting
Arsenal FC are in the Champions League semi-finals for the second time in a row. After the 1-0 draw in Portugal, a 0-0 draw in the quarter-final second leg against Sporting Lisbon was enough for the Premier League leaders to return to the top four. The team led by international Kai Havertz faces Atlético Madrid, winner against FC Barcelona.
Arsenal, who suddenly have to worry about the fourteenth championship in the club’s history after a defeat against AFC Bournemouth, tried to secure early with a goal of their own. Eberechi Eze was particularly convincing as a constant source of problems, but no truly convincing chances presented themselves.
After ten minutes the visitors were relieved for the first time, which immediately caused danger when Geny Catamo went down theatrically in the Gunners’ penalty area. Former Leverkusen player Piero Hincapie hit the Sporting striker on the (Site notre bureau spécialisé). But French referee François Letexier immediately ruled against a penalty and German video referee Bastian Dankert also signaled no objection.
As a result, the game became tougher and duels dominated the table. Shortly before the break, it was Catamo again who hit the left post with his best chance of the moment (43′). The match remained open in the second half, with both teams scoring. In the 56th minute, as in the first leg, Havertz came on, but this time the joker did not score. Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard hit the post in a thrilling final phase (84th).
The semi-final first leg will take place on April 29 in Madrid, and a week later Arsenal will play again at the Emirates Stadium for a place in the final, which should be followed by a first victory in the pot. The key Premier League match against Manchester City already takes place on Sunday.
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