Bayern Munich 2-1 (4-3): Champions League – as it happened

 

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich 2-1 (4-3): Champions League – as it happened

  • That’s it from our live coverage of the Champions League semifinals.

    Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate with two late Joselu goals turning the game after Alphonso Davies’s opener at the Bernabeu.

    Borussia Dortmund await the Spaniards in the final after they beat Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

    We’ll be back for more live coverage on Friday with the final Paris 2024 Olympic football place up for grabs. It’s Indonesia against Guinea, and you can catch the game, along with all our sports news and features, here.

    Kickoff is at 13:00 GMT.

    For now, though – from me, Kevin Hand – it’s goodbye

  • 21h ago
     (21:54 GMT)

    Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel fumes about late offside

    “To raise the flag in a decision like this in a last minute, then for the referee to blow the whistle when we win the ball and then get the shot away, is a very, very bad decision,” Tuchel told TNT Sports when speaking about the incident in the 14th minute of injury time.

    “It’s against the rules. The linesman has apologised.

    “We were almost through and almost there, and a very unusual mistake from our very best player [Neuer] for the equaliser. They score again, then we score one – but a disastrous decision by the officials.

    “We gave everything, and we did it together. Then to concede a goal we will never concede again with our goalkeeper is unbelievable. We left everything on the pitch, and that is a good thing. This is sport in the end.”

    Thomas Tuchel
    Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel looks dejected after the match [Juan Medina/Reuters]
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  • 21h ago
     (21:46 GMT)

    Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti reflects on a remarkable win

    “We played well. We had the opportunities and good control of the game. We had the strength to come back when they scored,” he told TNT Sports.

    “We did it again here. With our supporters, we can do something that’s unexpected.

    “Joselu did a fantastic job. He’s a fantastic striker. We put in a lot of crosses, and we had a lot of energy at the end of the game.

    “I’m really grateful to them. They are really humble and really generous. I think it’s the best squad of my career.

    “Now, until the final, we have fantastic days to celebrate the league with the fans.”

  • 21h ago
     (21:35 GMT)

    More to come from our live coverage

    On Thursday, we’ll bring you the final playoff for a place at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

    Indonesia and Guinea will face each other in Paris with the winner taking the last place for the U23 tournament.

    We’ll have all the build-up and text commentary of the 13:00 GMT kickoff.

    Japan, Uzbekistan and Iraq have already secured a place in the Olympics with their medal finishes at the AFC U23 Asian Cup.

  • 21h ago
     (21:30 GMT)

    Dortmund are waiting for Madrid

  • 21h ago
     (21:28 GMT)

    Vinicius Junior named Player of the Match

    The Brazilian picks up yet another Player of the Match award for his tireless display.

  • 21h ago
     (21:21 GMT)

    The Champions League final

    So it will be Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid who will compete for the Champions League crown.

    The final will be played at Wembley Stadium in London on June 1.

    And, of course, we’ll bring you all the action from that one, as well.

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  • 21h ago
     (21:18 GMT)

    Real Madrid dominated Bayern Munich in all the stats

    Madrid had 58 percent of the possession with 19 shots and seven on target.

    Bayern had eight shots with five on target.

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  • 21h ago
     (21:11 GMT)

    ‘There’s nowhere I’d rather be’

    “I was looking around in the dressing room and couldn’t believe it. There’s nowhere I’d rather be,” Bellingham continued on TNT Sports.

    “The players and fans feel like family. We know the expectations when you sign on the dotted line here.”

    Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga
    Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga celebrate after the match [Juan Medina/Reuters]
  • 21h ago
     (21:10 GMT)

    Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham reacts to the win

    “We’ve seen it a lot of times this season where it looks like we are dead and buried, but we’ve seen it many times with our never-say-die attitude,” Bellingham told TNT Sports.

    “There’s a reason why we manage to come back here, and it’s because of them [the fans].

    “I love being here because you can never be settled. They don’t give you the chance, and that’s the best thing in football.

    “At Wembley against Dortmund. I can’t believe it. I’m so looking forward to it.”

  • 21h ago
     (21:06 GMT)

    It’s Manchester United in 1999 all over again for Bayern Munich

    The Germans were seconds away from the final, but by the end of injury time, they were out.

    Just like in Barcelona in 1999, when Manchester United came from 1-0 down in stoppage time to win it in normal time, Bayern snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

    Total heartbreak at the last for Munich.

  • 22h ago
     (21:04 GMT)

    Full-time: Real Madrid dump Bayern Munich out at the last

    Real Madrid are on to the final of the Champions League. Bayern can’t create another chance, and it’s all over.

    Full-time: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (4-3)

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  • 22h ago
     (21:02 GMT)

    Chaos ensues in the technical area

    Tuchel could be sent off here.

    The offside flag goes up as Bayern play the ball into the box. The Germans believe the play should have continued through to the end, and then the flag should have been raised.

    The ball ended up in the net but the whistle had blown before the ball was turned in.

    90+14 minutes: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (4-3)

    Thomas Tuchel
    Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel remonstrates with the assistant referee [Juan Medina/Reuters]
  • 22h ago
     (21:00 GMT)

    Bayern have one last chance

    They’re on the attack. This has to be it.

    90+13 minutes: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (4-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:59 GMT)

    The kick is wasted

    The ball soars from one half into the hands of the keeper.

    Was that the final chance?

    90+11 minutes: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (4-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:58 GMT)

    Bayern have to pump it forward

    They haven’t created anything since the Real goal.

    Here’s a late free kick on the halfway line.

    90+10 minutes: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (4-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:57 GMT)

    Bellingham comes off

    Militao comes on to replace the midfielder, who was down on his knees a moment ago.

    90+10 minutes: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (4-3)

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  • 22h ago
     (20:56 GMT)

    Bayern are flat while Tuchel is booked

    The Germans can’t build an attack. Can they find one moment, at least?

    Their manager is booked for dissent as his side aren’t awarded a free kick he believed they should have been.

    90+7 minutes: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (4-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:54 GMT)

    Two goals in three minutes and Bayern are in the dumps

    Bayern have taken off Kane, but what do they have left in the tank?

    A Real player is down with a cramp. The Spaniards will slow this down as best as they possibly can now.

    90+4 minutes: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (4-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:52 GMT)

    GOAL! Madrid are in front as VAR overrules the ref’s assistant

    Madrid have surely won it. Joselu was onside when the ball was squared from the left to tap home.

    We’ve already entered nine minutes of stoppage time.

    90+2 minutes: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (4-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:50 GMT)

    VAR check for a Madrid winner

    Joselu taps home but the flag is up.

    VAR want to check it though.

    What drama!

    90+1 minutes: Real Madrid 1-1 Bayern Munich (3-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:49 GMT)

    Dier denies Madrid the winner

    The home side are all over Bayern now and Dier throws himself in front of shot from close range. It’s a corner.

    90 minutes: Real Madrid 1-1 Bayern Munich (3-3)

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  • 22h ago
     (20:47 GMT)

    GOAL! Neuer drops the ball and Madrid level late on

    Vinicius Junior fires in a tame effort from range and Neuer drops the ball!

    Joselu is on the keeper in a flash and taps home. What have we just seen from one of the best keeper’s in the world?

    88 minutes: Real Madrid 1-1 Bayern Munich (3-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:45 GMT)

    Bayern bring on the changes

    Choupo-Moting replaces Kane, while Muller replaces Musiala.

    85 minutes: Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich (2-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:44 GMT)

    Vinicius Junior misses a big chance for Madrid

    The ball is bent in behind the Bayern defence with a ball from the deep.

    Vinicius Junior creeps in at the far post but hits a first time shot wide. He should have hit the target.

    84 minutes: Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich (2-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:42 GMT)

    Kim hits the bar with a header for Bayern

    The latest Bayern corner results in the bar being struck, but the ref spotted a push. Kim had come on for Sane seven minutes earlier.

    82 minutes: Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich (2-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:40 GMT)

    Madrid make another change

    Diaz comes on for Rodrygo while Valverde comes off for Joselu.

    81 minutes: Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich (2-3)

  • The Bayern striker goes down inside his own half, but he looks fine to carry on.

    79 minutes: Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich (2-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:35 GMT)

    Kane hits the side netting for Bayern Munich

    The England captain hits a shot from the left side of the area but can only find the side netting. It’s all about counterattack now for Bayern with this coming after the latest breakaway.

    76 minutes: Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich (2-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:32 GMT)

    Goal disallowed!

    The ref looks at the replay at the request of VAR, and the goal is ruled out. Nacho’s hands were raised to the neck of Kimmich.

    73 minutes: Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich (2-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:31 GMT)

    VAR check for a foul

    Kimmich has gone down in the box after a push from Nacho.

    72 minutes: Real Madrid 1-1 Bayern Munich (3-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:30 GMT)

    GOAL! Real Madrid are level

    Modric’s corner is taken short to Nacho, who drills low to the far post.

    It deflects in among a host of players in front of goal.

    71 minutes: Real Madrid 1-1 Bayern Munich (3-3)

  • Double change for Madrid

    Kroos comes off for Modric while Camavinga replaces Tchouameni.

    70 minutes: Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich (2-3)

  • 22h ago
     (20:25 GMT)

    GOAL! Davies gives Bayern Munich the lead

    The Bayern forward steps inside from the left and lets rip. The ball flies into the top right of the net. Incredible effort.

    68 minutes: Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich (2-3)

    Alphonso Davies
    Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies scores their first goal [Juan Medina/Reuters]

     

  • 22h ago
     (20:23 GMT)

    Musiala breaks back for Bayern

    The Munich midfielder drags the ball one way and then the other in the area before letting fly. Lunin tips over.

    65 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 22h ago
     (20:18 GMT)

    Bayern clear the corner

    The away side once again are able to clear a Madrid corner. The pressure is building.

    61 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 22h ago
     (20:17 GMT)

    Real Madrid denied by Neuer again

    Vinicius Junior is unstoppable on the left now. He bursts into the box and slams an effort at goal. Neuer got a touch again and pushes it over for a corner.

    60 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • Rodrygo so close for Madrid

    The Brazilian bends the free kick from 25 yards (23 meters) and Neuer sprawls across the goal to protect the top corner. So close.

    59 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 22h ago
     (20:15 GMT)

    Real Madrid win a dangerous free kick

    Kroos and Bellingham combine with fine footwork before the latter is felled on the edge of the box.

    58 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 22h ago
     (20:14 GMT)

    The Bernabeu responds to Real Madrid

    The stadium has come to life following the Rodrygo chance.

    It’s the loudest it’s been so far.

    57 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 22h ago
     (20:13 GMT)

    Rodrygo slides inches wide for Real Madrid

    Vinicius Junior causes havoc on the left side of the box again and squares for Rodrygo as the two Brazilians combine.

    The latter can’t get enough on the ball and his effort slips agonisingly wide of the far post.

    55 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 22h ago
     (20:11 GMT)

    Kane denied on the break for Bayern

    Kane runs with the ball and reaches the area before firing low towards the near post from the right side of the box. Lunin pushes the ball wide.

    53 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

    Harry Kane
    Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane shoots at goal [Juan Medina/Reuters]
  • Modric comes short, but Vinicius Junior fires the kick low to the edge of the box. Bayern get their blocks in and clear.

    52 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 22h ago
     (20:09 GMT)

    Vinicius Junior wins a corner for Real Madrid

    The forward bursts infield from the left and is only just blocked at the crucial moment by the Bayern defence.

    51 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 22h ago
     (20:06 GMT)

    Madrid clear the corner

    Davies comes across to the right side to take the corner himself, but Madrid hold their lines.

    48 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 22h ago
     (20:05 GMT)

    Davies effort deflected wide for Bayern

    The forward is released on the left by Kane and releases a shot from the edge of the box which deflected just over as it bounces up off a sliding defender’s leg.

    47 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

    Vinicius Junior
    Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies in action with Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal [Juan Medina/Reuters]
  • 23h ago
     (20:04 GMT)

    KICKOFF: The second half is under way – Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich

    No changes at the break for either side.

    46 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • The Real Madrid and Bayern Munich teams emerge

    Who will be heading to Wembley Stadium in London to battle Borussia Dortmund for this?:

  • 23h ago
     (19:52 GMT)

    There’s nothing to separate the sides

    Real Madrid have dominated the possession and the number of efforts on goal, but Bayern Munich will feel they are very much in this game.

    Vinicius Junior has struck the post, via a finger-tip save from Neuer, while Kane has been denied at the other end with a fine volley which was pushed wide.

    The Bayern counter is a constant threat, but Madrid will be eager to make sure the stats add up before the game is out.

    At this stage, we are no closer to knowing who will join Borussia Dortmund in the final at Wembley Stadium.

  • 23h ago
     (19:48 GMT)

    Half-time: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

    Kane is slipped through in the one minute of time added on, but the ball is just too far ahead of the striker. That’s the end of the first half.

    Half-time: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 23h ago
     (19:47 GMT)

    Bayern fizz in a shot from range

    Mazraoui stings the finger tips of the Madrid keeper with a drive from just outside the box. Lunin pats the ball to the ground before gathering at the second attempt.

    44 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

  • 23h ago
     (19:44 GMT)

    Bayern build from the back

    Neuer comes out of his area to play the sweeper keeper role that he almost made his own.

    It’s Bayern’s best spell of possession which is even renewed after a failed through ball on the right that went for a Madrid goal kick.

    43 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

  • Bayern stand firm from Madrid’s corner

    The kick is taken on the right, but Madrid are unable to forge a chance.

    40 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

  • 23h ago
     (19:41 GMT)

    Neuer denies Real Madrid again

    Vinicius Junior bends a shot from the left edge of the box towards the far post.

    It’s heading into the corner but Neuer dives low to his left to tip the ball around the post.

    39 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

  • 23h ago
     (19:40 GMT)

    Bayern bite back

    Munich finally win back possession having been camped inside their own half for so long.

    The away team reach the edge of the Madrid box, but suffer the same frustration their hosts have found in recent minutes as the move breaks down.

    38 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

  • 23h ago
     (19:38 GMT)

    Bayern sit deep in the low block

    The Germans are sucking up the Real Madrid possession now. The two defensive lines are proving hard to breach despite another spell of pressure from the Spaniards.

    35 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

  • 23h ago
     (19:36 GMT)

    Kroos controls the game for Real Madrid

    The German midfielder is dictating this game in the centre of the park. The tempo is being set by him, which is helping Real to dominate the possession stats.

    32 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

  • Madrid deal with the corner

    The keeper claims as the ball is swung too close to the goal from the right.

    29 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

  • 23h ago
     (19:30 GMT)

    Kane volleys wide for Bayern

    The England captain swings a volley from outside the box. A corner is signalled so it took a deflection on the way through.

    28 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

  • 23h ago
     (19:29 GMT)

    Gnabry is forced off

    The Bayern forward can’t continue and Davies comes on.

    26 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

    Serge Gnabry
    Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry walks off the pitch after sustaining an injury [Juan Medina/Reuters]
  • 23h ago
     (19:28 GMT)

    Gnabry goes down for Bayern

    The former Arsenal forward goes down off the ball and needs treatment.

    25 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

  • 23h ago
     (19:24 GMT)

    Sane fails to capitalise for Bayern

    The forward bursts into the right side of the Real Madrid box, but can’t keep control of the ball as it slides out for a goal kick.

    23 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

  • Real Madrid dominate the stats

    The home side have had 62 percent of possession with four shots on goal and two on target. Bayern have yet to register a shot.

    21 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

    Bayern Munich's Noussair Mazraoui and Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti
    Bayern Munich’s Noussair Mazraoui and Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti [Susana Vera/Reuters]
  • 23h ago
     (19:21 GMT)

    The game’s first lull

    After the flash of chances at either end, the game pauses for the first time as the teams scrap for possession in midfield.

    18 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

  • 23h ago
     (19:17 GMT)

    Vinicius Junior goes close for Real Madrid again

    The forward pivots on the left edge of the box and opens his body to curl for the far corner, but can’t keep the shot down.

    15 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

    Rodrygo shoots
    Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior in action with Bayern Munich’s Konrad Laimer and Eric Dier [Juan Medina/Reuters]
  • 23h ago
     (19:15 GMT)

    Real Madrid hit the post

    Rodrygo holds up the ball and rolls it back for Carvajal.

    The defender slips the ball inside for Vinicius Junior and the forward turns and slams a shot back off the inside of the post from an angle.

    The replay shows Neuer got fingertips to the ball.

    13 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

    Real Madrid's Rodrygo reacts after his side misses a chance to score
    Real Madrid’s Rodrygo reacts after misses a chance to score [Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters]
  • 23h ago
     (19:13 GMT)

    This game looks like it’s got goals in it

    There’s an openness and a pace to this game that suggests we would be in for a similar rollercoaster as to that of the first leg.

    11 minutes: Bayern Munich 0-0 Real Madrid (2-2)

  • Bayern have their first chance

    Gnabry breaks into the left side of the area but is stretching as he makes contact with the ball.

    It’s neither a cross nor a shot in the end, and races across the face of goal and out of play for a goal kick. Kane and company were lining up if the ball was dragged back.

    8 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

    Serge Gnabry
    Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry reacts to shooting wide of the Real goal [Susana Vera/Reuters]
  • 23h ago
     (19:08 GMT)

    Penalty claim for Real Madrid

    Bellingham bursts into the box and gets a shove from behind. It’s not enough for either the ref nor VAR.

    Seconds earlier Carvajal flashed the ball across the six-yard (five-metre) box, but a sliding  Rodrygo couldn’t connect.

    7 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 23h ago
     (19:07 GMT)

    Bayern spurn the chance to counter

    Munich intercept on the halfway line, having been penned in their own half, for the entirety of the match so far.

    Black shirts flood forward either side of Kane, but the striker can’t find a teammate and it’s back to Madrid possession.

    5 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 24h ago
     (19:04 GMT)

    Real dominate the early battle for possession

    It’s mostly Madrid on the ball in the opening three minutes. A long ball over the top goes straight out of play for a Bayern goal kick and a chance for them to build from the back.

    3 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 24h ago
     (19:03 GMT)

    Madrid win the first corner

    Vinicius Junior wins an early corner on the left, but Bayern clear without alarm.

    2 minutes: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • KICKOFF: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

    Madrid are all in white, Bayern are all in black and the game is under way.

    1 minute: Real Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich (2-2)

  • 24h ago
     (19:00 GMT)

    The Champions League anthem rings around the Bernabeu

    We’ve had the pre-match lineup, now it’s time for the toss of the coin with the ref.

    The Bernabeu is thumping. Let’s hope the game matches the atmosphere.

  • 24h ago
     (18:58 GMT)

    The players are in the tunnel

    We’re just moments away from finding out who will join Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final.

  • 24h ago
     (18:57 GMT)

    A word from the Real Madrid camp

    “We’re really excited and highly motivated to make the final again,” manager Carlo Ancelotti said in advance of the match.

    “We’re having a great year and want to make it to the final,” added Madrid’s Dani Carvajal, in reference to Real’s recent confirmation as La Liga winners.

  • 24h ago
     (18:51 GMT)

    Inside Real Madrid’s new look Bernabeu

    Santiago Bernabeu
    General view inside the stadium before the match [Juan Medina/Reuters]
    Bayern Munich fans
    Bayern Munich fans inside the Bernabeu [Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters]
    Jude Bellingham
    Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham during the warm-up [Susana Vera/Reuters]
    Harry Kane
    Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane during the warm-up before the match [Juan Medina/Reuters]

     

  • Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel says teams will ‘suffer’

    “I think it could be a back-and-forth game with lots of different phases. Both teams will have to suffer at times,” Tuchel said before the game.

    “Both sides are incredibly good at keeping possession. I think it will be a complex match. During those phases where you have the momentum, you need luck on your side and you need to be clinical.

    “We will do everything we can. We want to take that final step.”

  • 24h ago
     (18:41 GMT)

    The atmosphere builds outside the stadium

    Real Madrid fans
    Real Madrid fans pose behind a Road to London 24 sign outside the stadium before the match [Susana Vera/Reuters]
    Real Madrid fans
    Real Madrid fans outside the stadium before the match [Susana Vera/Reuters]
    Real Madrid and Bayern fans
    Bayern Munich and Real Madrid fans pose behind a Road to London 24 sign outside the stadium before the match [Susana Vera/Reuters]
  • 24h ago
     (18:35 GMT)

    Will London be a lucky omen for Bayern Munich?

    The last time the Champions League final was hosted at Wembley Stadium in London, Bayern Munich were winners.

    They beat fellow Germans Borussia Dortmund in the final after both overcame the big two from Spain in the semis.

  • 24h ago
     (18:30 GMT)

    Vinicius Junior is a man for the semifinal stage

    Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior has scored four goals in his last three Champions League semifinal appearances including two in the first leg of this tie.

  • 24h ago
     (18:24 GMT)

    Wembley Stadium in London will host the final

    London’s Wembley Stadium will host this season’s Champions League final.

    The stadium was rebuilt following the demolition of the original venue with its iconic twin towers.

    The new arena, with its 90,000 capacity, was opened in 2007.

  • The trophy the teams are playing for

    The old European Cup tournament, which was first contested in 1955 and was played solely as a knock-out competition, was rebranded as the Champions League in 1992.

    The trophy that will be held aloft by the winning team has been the same design since 1967.

  • 8 May 2024 - 18:04
     (18:04 GMT)

    Head-to-head: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich

    This is the 28th meeting between the two European giants.

    Real Madrid have won 12 of the contests while Bayern have won 11.

    The Germans have not won in the last eight meetings.

    The last victory was in 2012 when Bayern won the home leg of their tie 2-1 and then progressed on penalties after the second leg finished 2-1 to Real.

  • 8 May 2024 - 17:57
     (17:57 GMT)

    The official Bayern Munich team sheet

  • 8 May 2024 - 17:50
     (17:50 GMT)

    Early Bayern Munich team news

    Raphael Guerreiro and Eric Dier are both injury doubts for the match, while Matthijs de Ligt and Dayot Upamecano are also set to face late fitness tests.

    Sacha Boey, Bouna Sarr and Kingsley Coman remain long-term absentees.

  • 8 May 2024 - 17:43
     (17:43 GMT)

    The Bayern Munich squad to face Real Madrid

  • The official Real Madrid team news

  • 8 May 2024 - 17:27
     (17:27 GMT)

    Early Real Madrid team news

    Aurelien Tchouameni is Real’s main injury concern ahead of the match after the midfielder, who played the entire 90 minutes of the first leg, limped out of training.

    David Alaba remains on the sidelines, but Thibaut Courtois has returned to training.

  • 8 May 2024 - 17:17
     (17:17 GMT)

    The Real Madrid squad to face Bayern

  • 8 May 2024 - 17:07
     (17:07 GMT)

    A milestone for Bayern’s Muller

    Bayern’s Thomas Muller reached a new milestone in the first leg, and a first for a German player, when he registered 150 appearances in the Champions League.

  • 8 May 2024 - 16:55
     (16:55 GMT)

    Bayern’s kit for the tie at Real Madrid

    Real Madrid will wear their traditional all white home kit. Bayern will be all in black:

  • Kylian Mbappe is widely reported to be joining Real Madrid later this year.

    It could have been a little awkward for the French striker should he have been pitted against Madrid in the final.

    There’s no doubt, however, that he would have liked to leave PSG with a Champions League winners medal.

    Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique and Kylian Mbappe look dejected after the match
    Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique and Kylian Mbappe look dejected after the match [Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters]
  • 8 May 2024 - 16:30
     (16:30 GMT)

    Reus has one more shot at the Champions League with Dortmund

    Marco Reus was a losing finalist in 2013 with Dortmund when they were beaten by Bayern Munich.

    The midfielder has announced he is leaving the German club at the end of the season but could leave with a Champions League winners medal.

    Will Bayern Munich make it a repeat of the 2013 final?

  • 8 May 2024 - 16:13
     (16:13 GMT)

    Hummels the hero for Dortmund again

    Mats Hummels scored the only goal of the game in Paris on Tuesday night and the Dortmund was named Player of the Match once again, having already been awarded the trophy in the first leg in Germany.

  • 8 May 2024 - 15:57
     (15:57 GMT)

    Dortmund seal their Wembley place

    Borussia Dortmund booked the first place in this season’s Champions League final on Tuesday.

    The Germans won 1-0 at Paris Saint-Germain to seal a 2-0 aggregate victory.

  • 8 May 2024 - 15:42
     (15:42 GMT)

    Welcome to our live coverage

    Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Real Madrid against Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal.

    The tie is level at 2-2 on aggregate after the first leg in Germany.

    Borussia Dortmund sealed their place in the final on Tuesday, beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 on aggregate.

    I’m Kevin Hand, and I’ll be bringing you the build-up, team news and text commentary of the match, which kicks off at 19:00 GMT in Madrid. more

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