Bayern Munich to Face PSG After Dramatic Win Over Real Madrid
Sports Updated: 16 April 2026 11:16 EAT
Michael Olise celebrates scoring the last goal for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid
Bayern Munich have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after edging Real Madrid in a thrilling quarter-final clash.
The German champions sealed qualification following a dramatic 4–3 victory in the second leg at the Allianz Arena, completing a 6–4 aggregate triumph over the Spanish giants.
The match delivered high drama from the outset, with Arda Güler opening the scoring early for Madrid before adding a second later in the game.
Bayern Munich responded strongly, with Aleksandar Pavlović and Harry Kane finding the net to keep the hosts within reach.
Kylian Mbappé also got on the scoresheet for Madrid, ensuring the contest remained finely balanced heading into the latter stages.
Momentum shifted decisively when Eduardo Camavinga was sent off, leaving Madrid to defend with ten men during the closing minutes.
Bayern capitalised on the advantage late in the game, with Luis Díaz equalising before Michael Olise struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time.
The result confirmed Bayern’s progression with a 6–4 aggregate scoreline, eliminating the 15-time European champions in one of the standout ties of the tournament.
Attention now turns to the semi-finals, where Bayern will face Paris Saint-Germain in a highly anticipated encounter.
PSG secured their place in the last four after a dominant display against Liverpool, progressing with a commanding 4–0 aggregate victory.
The semi-final will see a clash of attacking power and tactical approaches, with Bayern’s direct, high-tempo style set against PSG’s fluid and technically driven system.
With the first leg scheduled in Paris and the return fixture in Munich, both sides will be aiming to gain an early advantage in what promises to be a closely contested battle for a place in the Champions League final.
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