In a way, Real Madrid is getting the job done in Europe.
The Spanish giants drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
Having already scored the first goal, Vinícius Júnior equalized from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute.
MUST BE VINI JR ?All between Real Madrid and Bayern ?pic. twitter. com/lHHiVGjDdN
It’s a moment that sums up the sense of inevitability that hangs over Madrid in this competition. No matter how the club plays on any given night or season, that’s where it thrives.
Vinícius scored Real Madrid’s first shot and there is no doubt that he would take advantage to equalise with two goals each.
Real Madrid give me the impression that everything I’ve written about research and tactics is a total of time, and that’s why they have all my respect.
Viní Jr scored 3 braces in the round of 16 of the #UCL:▫️Liverpool, 2020/21▫️Liverpool, 2022/23▫️Bayern Munich, 2023/24BIG GAME PLAYER. pic. twitter. com/x7iR9penOF
First try, first pero. pic. twitter. com/qgaC9Tuh2o
Madrid on the rope.
Real Madrid in trouble. Ancelotti: ?Real Madrid’s trademark. Rinse and repeat.
Discussion between Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti pic. twitter. com/OzDQgdXiOz
A Real Madrid number 7 owner of Bayern? We’ve noticed this before!! pic. twitter. com/MA4Cj0kgLh
Bayern Munich are either encouraged or disappointed by the outcome of the first leg.
The Champions League is the last chance for the Bavarians to win a major trophy this year and a draw against Real Madrid is not the worst-case scenario. On the contrary, it is greater than some might have expected given Thomas’ inconsistency. Tuchel’s look all year round.
Obviously, Tuchel’s winger replacement was very effective, but the arrival of Guerreiro was also crucial. His run distracted Vazquez enough to leave him in a poor position/body shape for the penalty.
LEROY SANE RAISES BAYERN’S LEVEL WITH A ROCKET FROM PROXIMITY TO ? POSTE. pic. twitter. com/r3KmzPTEIa
Harry Kane surpasses David Beckham and Steven Gerrard as England’s player with MOST goals contributed in a season #UCL ??8 goals ⚽️, 3 assists ?️ pic. twitter. com/BHTeZ2ZIqx
⚽️ in RO16⚽️ in the quarter-finals⚽️ in the semi-finals Harry Kane is a player ?⭐️ pic. twitter. com/S2csfNUXhG
Bayern fans can already imagine what it would be like when Leroy Sané scored. His last goal came in October. Instead, Min-jae Kim’s foul on Rodrygo in the second half silenced the Allianz Arena.
Failing to build a 2-1 home advantage can prove to be very costly.
The second leg will kick off at 3 a. m. ET on May 8. Bayern Munich have no shortage of motivation, as their season is based on winning their seventh European Cup. But you can’t help but get the feeling that Real Madrid, just 90 minutes away from the final, – will once again find a winning formula when necessary.