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      De Ligt reveals linesman APOLOGISED to him for ‘making a mistake’ in controversial decision during Real Madrid defeat

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      MATTHIJS DE LIGT has revealed the linesman apologised to him for “making a mistake” in Bayern Munich’s defeat to Real Madrid.The German giants were beaten 4-3 on aggregate in the Champions League semi-final after a 2-1 loss on Wednesday night.Matthijs de Ligt revealed the linesman apologised ‘for making a mistake’Credit: TNT SportsBayern Munich had a late goal controversially ruled out for offside by the linesmanCredit: GettyHowever, De Ligt thought he had snatched a dramatic late equaliser only for it to be controversially ruled out.A long ball into the Real Madrid penalty area was headed down to the defender in the 12th minute of added time.The whistle was blown as he smashed the ball into the net, though, after the linesman’s flag had been raised.Fans slammed the decision on social media, with the Bayern bench enraged by the incident.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLManager Thomas Tuchel fumed that the “disaster” decision was “against the rules” after the match.De Ligt has also addressed the incident and revealed the assistant referee had apologised to him.Speaking to beINSPORTS, he explained: “This is a shame. The linesman said to me ‘I’m sorry I made a mistake’.”In the end, I’m not the type of person who wants to blame the loss or win on the referee so Madrid deserves to win because they won 2-1.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But I think, if it’s a rule, it’s a rule and that’s the only thing I can say about it.”The second leg had proven to be an eventful night for the officials, with fans spotting an error during the first half.Real Madrid almost scored after play was allowed to continue despite a second ball already being on the pitch when a throw-in was taken.Meanwhile, the hosts had a goal disallowed for offside after a VAR review penalised a foul on Joshua Kimmich.Joselu’s stoppage time winner was also only confirmed after a review having initially been ruled out for offside.De Ligt’s late disallowed goal meant Bayern were unable to force extra-time, though.Instead, Los Blancos will now take on Borussia Dortmund in the final at Wembley Stadium on June 1.Thomas Tuchel was left infuriated by the decision to disallow the goalCredit: Reuters More

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      Real Madrid were so confident of beating Bayern Munich they had special shirts designed to celebrate win

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      REAL MADRID had special shirts designed to celebrate their win over Bayern Munich.The Spanish giants were so confident of reaching the Champions League final the shirts were ready for the players at the full-time whistle.Real Madrid had special shirts made to celebrate their win over Bayern MunichCredit: TNT SportsJude Bellingham and his team-mates celebrated in their ‘A por la 15′ shirtsCredit: TNT SportsReal Madrid secured a 2-1 second leg victory to advance to next month’s final at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday night.A brace from substitute Joselu snatched the win, with Bayern’s rivals Borussia Dortmund awaiting in London.At the end of the match, the Real Madrid stars changed into special shirts with the message “A por la 15” printed on the back.The message means “Go for 15” in English, referencing the club’s aim to win their 15th Champions League this season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLos Blancos’ stars wore the shirts as they celebrated the win on the pitch.Jude Bellingham could be seen in the special jersey as he danced with match winner Joselu and Eduardo Camavinga.Former Stoke striker Joselu came off the bench to complete a dramatic late turnaround.He capitalised on a mistake from Manuel Neuer to equalise in the 88th minute.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThree minutes later he scored the winner after a VAR review overturned the on-field decision to rule it out for offside.Real had fallen behind earlier in the second half through a stunning Alphonso Davies strike.Rio Ferdinand shows Real Madrid ultimate respect with classy act as Man Utd legend soaks up ‘best stadium in the world’They thought they had equalised just minutes later after a corner routine deflected in off Davies.However, the strike was disallowed by VAR for a foul on Joshua Kimmich by Nacho Fernandez.Carlo Ancelotti will now be hoping to win his third Champions League with Real Madrid.He has previously won the competition in each of his two spells as manager in 2014 and 2022.Real Madrid will bid to win their 15th Champions League against Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty More

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      Fans claim Champions League is ‘FIXED’ as Real Madrid vs Bayern ends in major controversy with Germans denied goal

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      FANS fumed that the Champions League is “FIXED” after Bayern Munich were denied a late leveller against Real Madrid in bizarre circumstances.Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel raged that the “disaster” decision was “against the rules”.Fans fumed after this was given offside without a VAR checkMatthijs de Ligt thought he scored a late levellerHarry Kane & Co were left fumingFans took to social media to voice ‘fix’ and ‘rigged’ allegationsThe Bundesliga giants looked to be on the way to an all-German final at Wembley after Alphonso Davies had made it 1-0 on the night and 3-3 on aggregate. But a late double from super-sub Joselu turned the tie on its head in the space of three minutes. But the drama did not end there as Bayern launched one last attack in the 12th MINUTE of added time and found the back of the net.A ball was launched into the Madrid box and headed down to centre-back Matthijs de Ligt. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut just before the Dutchman hammered home, the whistle was blown after the offside flag had been raised.Bayern players on the pitch and dugout fumed at the officials, in disbelief that play had not been allowed to continue before being reviewed.Harry Kane was among those raging over the rapid whistle blowing with the England captain seen screaming at officials.And replays revealed it would have been a super-tight offside decision had it gone to VAR.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTuchel said after the game: “We scored one and there was a disastrous decision from the linesman and the referee. It feels like a betrayal in the end.”The linesman says sorry but that does not help. To raise the flag in a moment like this… The referee sees we get the second ball and we get the shot – it’s a very, very bad decision. Moment riot cop hits fan with baton as police and supporters clash in Madrid ahead of Real’s clash with Bayern Munich”It’s against the rules. It’s a disaster. It’s hard to swallow but that’s the way it is.”Disappointed De Ligt told Movistar: “I don’t want to say that Real Madrid always has the referees with them but that made the difference today.“Real, when you think they are dead, have a last breath… that is why they have 14 Champions Leagues.”He later added: “The linesman told me: sorry, I made a mistake.”Fans reactIt was not only the Bayern staff that were unhappy as fans let their anger out online with one saying: “Champions league is fixed.”Another added: “That was onside!!! Why would a ref raise his flag that quickly when you have VAR? Another UCL rigged for Madrid to win.”One fumed: “How wasn’t that a goal for Bayern at the end? Ridiculous! They will rightly be outraged.”READ MORE SUN STORIESManchester United legend Paul Scholes believed the officials were too quick to call offside. He said: “I’m not sure he’s offside. So the linesman is too hasty. He’s got to wait. Those are the rules.” De Ligt and Kane look on in shock after the gameCredit: Reuters More

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      Moment riot cop hits fan with baton as police and supporters clash in Madrid ahead of Real’s clash with Bayern Munich

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      RIOT police clashed with supporters on the streets of Madrid ahead of Real’s Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich.Real Madrid produced an incredible late comeback to beat Bayern at the Bernabeu and set up a date with Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on June 1.This was the moment a riot cop hit a fan with baton on a Madrid streetCredit: X @racingbloggerThe trouble erupted ahead of Real’s clash with Bayern MunichCredit: Twitter @racingbloggerThe tie remained on a knife-edge going into the second leg after the two European giants battled out a 2-2 draw at the Allianz last week.Thousands of German supporters headed to the Spanish capital for today’s decider.And the mood was largely good-natured throughout as they indulged in some of the local drinking establishments.However, it seemed that at some point things turned sour close to the stadium as the Champions League action approached.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLStephen R Power, who goes by the handle of @racingblogger on X, shared a two-and-a-half minute video clip from near the heart of the mayhem.And it showed a riot cop take a swing at one supporter as they tried to restore order after some trouble had kicked off.“People getting silly out here,” says the man on the camera as the establishment he is in pulls down a metal shutter to protect the door and windows.The camera then pans to fans walking away quickly through turned over chairs and tables before an army of riot police march on the scene.Most read in Champions LeagueThe man, who claims he is “right outside the stadium” and that “everyone was having a good time”, continues to film as more tooled-up cops arrive.One is then spotted taking a swing with his baton at a male’s arm who was walking away with several other men.Rio Ferdinand shows Real Madrid ultimate respect with classy act as Man Utd legend soaks up ‘best stadium in the world’You then see one carrying what is described as a “huge super-soaker” gun.The footage continues before you hear a loud bang from outside as our narrator says: “F***ing hell, they are wrecking the gaff!”You can hear shouts from what appears to be a large group of people further up the street as around eight riot police are racing towards the trouble.“Was not expecting that at all, madness that,” says the narrator after finally being allowed to leave the shop, whose workers are spotted trying to tidy up the mess left.Real victoriousReal Madrid snatched an incredible victory at the death to seal their place at Wembley.Bayern looked to be going through after a rocket from Alphonso Davies put them ahead with just 22 minutes to go.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut sub Joselu grabbed an 88th-minute equaliser after latching on to a mistake from Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.Then more drama occurred seconds later as the ex-Stoke City and Newcastle flop finished from six yards to win it 2-1.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Real Madrid 2 Bayern Munich 1 (4-3 on aggregate): Stoke flop Joselu the hero with two stunning late goals to KO Kane

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM will be joining the world’s most illustrious team on a grubby industrial estate in North West London in a bid to achieve a footballing dream.Bellingham is on his way to Wembley to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final on June 1 in the hope of capping an already memorable year by lifting the biggest prize in club football.Joselu came off the bench to fire Real Madrid to the Champions League finalCredit: GettyHe equalised in the 88th minute before grabbing the winner moments laterCredit: AFPBayern’s Alphonso Davies thought he had secured victory for them with a rocketCredit: APJude Bellingham got the better of his England pal Harry KaneCredit: GettyThe 20-year-old must be thinking he is in dreamland already though for the way the 14 times winners of this competition clawed their way back into a game with two goals in three minutes in a pulsating end of the game.They were heading out after Bayern Munich sub Alphonso Davies put the Germans ahead with 22 minutes to go and looked set for heartbreak only to pull yet another stunning victory on home turf out of the bag.A horrendous slip from Munich keeper Manuel Neuer let Madrid sub Joselu in to pounce and level in the 88th minute.And a nerve-wracking VAR check a minute into nine of added at the end eventually ruled his second goal onside when it was initially disallowed. Former Stoke City man Joselu got that as well.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut Bellingham won’t care if his team scraped it. He is on his way to London on June 1 and just 90 minutes away from becoming a complete Galactico at the end of a sensational first season in Spain.Suffering the pain of defeat will be Harry Kane, Bellingham’s national team captain for England.His superb pass had put the Germans ahead and looked to be heading to the second Champions League final.Kane had been Bayern’s biggest threat on Madrid’s goal all night but then turned provider with 22 minutes left by sending a sublime diagonal pass to Davies who promptly cut into the box and rifled home a cracking shot.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMadrid thought they had levelled just three minutes later when centre back Nacho headed in but after a VAR check, it was ruled out for a foul by the same player.The 14 times European champions were considered lucky to have got past Manchester City on penalties in the last round and needed every trick in the book to get through last night.Rio Ferdinand shows Real Madrid ultimate respect with classy act as Man Utd legend soaks up ‘best stadium in the world’The roof was closed to maximise the atmosphere even though from walking up to the ground in closed streets amid plumes of smoke, it didn’t seem like it would need any help.Madrid hadn’t lost a home game all season prior to this game. In fact they had only lost one anywhere – at city rivals Atletico.With the Spanish title already in the bag, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti was free to focus on the Champions League. For Bayern, Europe was a much-needed distraction from letting the Bundesliga slip from their grasp after a decade of domination.With the game so delicately poised at two apiece and with no away goals rule now, it was going one of two ways. Either delicate and cautious or straight for the jugular, which is how it panned out.Madrid went close within the first five minutes when Dani Carvajal’s low cross sailed across the Bayern box.Munich replied in similar fashion when Serge Gnabry slid a diagonal across the face of Madrid’s goal. An inch or two further back and Kane would have met it to toe poke it home.Then came a let off when Vinicius Jnr hit the post in the 13th minute. It was adrenaline fuelled stuff from the off.The good thing about the roof being on at this new and impressive stadium is that the atmosphere was incessant. The bad news for the players is that it trapped the heat from a warm day in the Spanish capital.Nobody expected either team to be able to play at their opening tempo for the full match but by the 25th minute the pace settled down.Even so, Kane went close again for the Germans when he volleyed from the edge of the box, winning a corner just before the half hour mark.In the tussle between the two England heavyweights Kane enjoyed the upper hand over Bellingham in the first half at least.Kane was just beaten to the ball by Madrid keeper Andriy Lunin on the stroke of half time while for Bellingham, his input was largely restricted to defensive work.Two great tackles and some clever footwork on the hoof, but not much in the way of offensive play to put the frighteners on Bayern in the way that he can.Eight minutes into the second half, Madrid and Bellginham were fading. Kane was growing stronger and went close for a third time with a shot on the end of a bullying run into the box.Even so, had Kane’s old Tottenham team-mate Eric Dier not been alert to the sudden threat of danger, Madrid would have taken the lead against the run of play when Rodrygo pounced upon a particularly cutting pass from Vinicius Jnr.Bayern were under the cosh again but broke free and when Kane picked up the ball in his own half, he spotted Alphonso on the run and delivered the best pass of the match for his team-mate to run through and score.All Bayern had to do was hold on for 11 minutes but an uncharacteristic slip by Neuer triggered a devastating end to their hopes.The keeper failed to hold a routine shot from Vinicius and Joselu cashed in.And then again in added time to turn a wild game on its head.The result means that this is the first season since 2011/12 that Bayern Munich have not won a major trophy, while £104m summer signing Kane is still waiting to get his hands on a piece of silverware.Bayern Munich were left devastated after their late collapseCredit: GettyJude Bellingham was dancing for joy after the incredible finishCredit: ReutersHowever, Bellingham is dreaming of lifting the cup with the big ears and defeating his old club.He told TNT Sports: “There have been a lot of times we have looked dead and buried, but we have that mentality of never say die.“Joselu deserves it all, he has been an amazing squad member this season.“There is a reason we turn around so many games, it’s because of these lot [the fans].READ MORE SUN STORIES“They give you an energy you can’t get from anything else.“When I was seven years old in Birmingham, I was dreaming of nights like this.”Harry Kane is still waiting for his first piece of silverwareCredit: Getty More

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      Real Madrid break protocol in huge Bayern clash as TNT Sports commentator says ‘I thought there was a rule against this’

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      REAL MADRID broke protocol during their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.The two sides met at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night in their semi-final second leg.Real Madrid broke protocol during their Champions League clash with Bayern MunichCredit: TNT SportsThe hosts had a goal ruled out by VAR for a foul on Joshua KimmichCredit: TNT SportsReal Madrid came from behind to book their place in next month’s final at Wembley Stadium against Borussia Dortmund.However, they were made to wait for their equaliser after having a goal disallowed by VAR.The Spanish giants thought they had levelled the score after a corner routine deflected in off Bayern scorer Alphonso Davies.Referee Szymon Marciniak was sent to the screen, though, before ruling the goal out for a foul on Joshua Kimmich.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNacho Fernandez had shoved the full-back to the floor before prodding the ball towards goal.During the VAR review, replays of the incident were shown on the big screen inside the stadium.This breached IFAB protocol, however, with TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher stating: “I thought there was some sort of rule against that happening,” after spotting the replays were being displayed.Football lawmakers IFAB announced last summer that VAR replays must not be shown inside stadiums until the match officials have made their decision.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSecretary Lukas Brud told Sky Sports News: “We have to protect referees.”We want to avoid referees feeling pressured or influenced by players, managers or fans as they are in the process of making a decision.Moment riot cop hits fan with baton as police and supporters clash in Madrid ahead of Real’s clash with Bayern Munich”We do not allow decision-making footage to be shown while it is under consideration.”The incident came after the officials had earlier missed a second ball on the pitch as Real Madrid almost scored.Fans were left confused after Los Blancos took a throw-in with another ball already on the pitch.There was also further VAR drama as Real completed a dramatic late turnaround.Joselu capitalised on a mistake from Manuel Neuer to equalise in the 88th minute.His winning goal three minutes later was then awarded by VAR after the on-field offside decision was overturned upon review.Replays were shown inside the stadium during Szymon Marciniak’s VAR reviewCredit: TNT SportsIFAB rules prevent VAR replays from being shown before the decision is madeCredit: Getty More

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      Awkward moment Laura Woods is told she is ‘BATTERING’ her own TNT Sports pundits live on TV

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      LAURA WOODS was awkwardly told she was “BATTERING” her own TNT Sports pundits due to their poor records at Real Madrid. Woods was working from the Spanish capital ahead of the newly-crowned LaLiga champions’ semi-final against Bayern Munich. Laura Woods in Madrid with Rio Ferdinand and Steve McManamanCredit: TNT SportsReshmin Chowdhury at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023Credit: GettyShe was joined by ex-Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand and former Madrid midfielder Steve McManaman at the Bernabeu. And former Old Trafford team-mates Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves were in the studio with Reshmin Chowdhury. Woods brought up the horrible record Ferdinand, Scholes and Hargreaves have at Madrid’s home. She said: “What I was just about to say is, collectively about the Bernabeu, how special it is and how difficult it is to come here. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The pundits back in the studio and including Rio, you’ve all come here and you’ve never won. “So in the times that you’ve come here, eight times, you’ve all lost six times collectively. Just goes to show.” Ferdinand first played at the Bernabeu in 2001 for Leeds, losing a 3-2 thriller. Meanwhile, Hargreaves also played against the Spaniards in Bayern Munich colours in 2002. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWoods’ reminder did not go unoticed by Chowdhury in the studio.She said: “Laura I feel like we’re just battering our pundits today just highlighting how they’ve never beaten Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.”Laura Woods can’t keep her hands off boyfriend Adam Collard as loved-up couple snog on the beach in MexicoThe TNT squad watched in awe as Madrid came from one behind to steal the tie in the dying embers. A double from super-sub Joselu ended the game 2-1 and 4-3 overall with Madrid progressing to the June 1 final at Wembley against Bourssia Dortmund. Joselu was the hero in Madrid as he scored both goals in a 2-1 win More

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      Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (AGG 4-3) LIVE RESULT: Joselu’s late double sends Spanish giants to Champions League final

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      REAL MADRID have secured their spot in the Champions League final following victory over Bayern Munich.The visitors took the lead through Alphonso Davies’ thunderbolt on 68 minutes.Right at the death, Joselu came off the bench to level the tie, then minutes later, the former Stoke City man scored his second of the night to send the Spanish giants to the Champions League final.Real Madrid will go head-to-head with Borussia Dortmund in the huge Wembley final in June.
      Match result: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (AGG 4-3)
      Real Madrid team: Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy, Valverde, Tchouameni, Kroos, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
      Bayern Munich team: Neuer, De Ligt, Dier, Mazraoui, Kimmich, Pavlovic, Laimer, Musiala, Sane, Gnabry, Kane
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from the Bernabeu
      So now we know: it will be Real Madrid that take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final next month.
      And while no Premier League clubs made it as far as this season’s semis, there will be one Englishman involved in June’s Wembley showpiece.
      Jude Bellingham has lived the dream this past 12 months since moving to Spain, and now he’s 90 minutes away from winning the biggest prize in the European game – against the German club he left to join Los Blancos.
      Expect more dreams to be made, more drama to the end, and more broken hearts. We can’t wait.
      Until then, thanks for joining us, and goodbye.
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      Before we call time on a dramatic night, let’s relive the thrills and spills from the Bernabeu with Andy Dillon’s match report of Real Madrid’s 2-1 win against Bayern Munich. I dare say it’s a piece that required one or two rewrites.
      Jude Bellingham will be joining the world’s most illustrious team on a grubby industrial estate in North West London in a bid to achieve a footballing dream. Bellingham is on his way to Wembley to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final on June 1 in the hope of capping an already memorable year by lifting the biggest prize in club football.Andy DillonThe Sun

      Copy linkCopiedTuchel fumes at stoppage time decision
      An extremely frustrated Thomas Tuchel revealed that the linesman had apologised to him after the game for a late offside call that denied Bayern an injury time equaliser.
      The Polish official raised his flag as the visitors threw the kitchen sink at Real Madrid in search of a goal, subsequently leading to a Konrad Laimer effort being ruled out.
      Law changes since the implementation of VAR has meant that close calls should not be called as offside until the attaching phase has broken down, but the officials combined to stop play just before the ball ended up in the Real Madrid net.
      Later replays showed that the offside decision was a very tight, and would have likely needed detailed video analysis.
      We scored one and it’s a disastrous decision from the linesman and the referee. It feels like a betrayal in the end because of that decision. The linesman said sorry, but that does not help. At this level to raise the flag for a close position in the last minute, and the referee too – he does not have to whistle. He sees we win the second ball, he sees that we get the shot away, and to whistle is a very, very bad decision. It’s against the rules, and it’s a disaster from both of them. It’s tough to swallow.Thomas TuchelTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedReal digging deep for Don Carlo
      Jude Bellingham said at full time that this Real Madrid never know when they are beaten – and they have proved in time and time again under Carlo Ancelotti this season.
      In the Champions League alone this campaign, Don Carlo’s Real have won four matches in which they have conceded the opening goal.
      It is the most wins from behind that any club has managed in the competition since 2016-17.
      Seven years ago, it was also Real making a habit of fighting back, and that year their never-say-die attitude helped them win the trophy.
      Copy linkCopiedHargreaves slams Tuchel’s late subs
      Former Bayern Munich ace Owen Hargreaves has hit out at the late substitutions from Thomas Tuchel that saw Harry Kane replaced.
      Tuchel also took off Jamal Musiala in the 85th minute as Eric Choupo-Moting and Thomas Muller were brought on.
      The Bayern coach had already subbed off Leroy Sane, having lost Serge Gnabry to injury in the first half, leaving the German giants light and disjointed in attack.
      I’ll tell you what was unexpected, Harry Kane going off the pitch. That is one of the biggest subs I’ve ever seen in a game of that magnitude. To take off a guy who has scored 44 goals, who is the most durable players, and you bring on another striker in Choupo-Moting… you cannot take him off. There’s five minutes left of the game, another ten of stoppage time – that’s 15 minutes, and I said Real were going to score, and then what? I love Thomas Tuchel, but I don’t know why he made that call. They had it in their hands and let it go. You cannot make those subs.Owen HargreavesTNT Sports
      Copy linkCopiedTwo good four Bayern Munich
      Real Madrid hero Joselu scored two goals off the bench despite only getting the call from the bench in the 81st minute.
      And even more startling is the fact that the Germany-born Spanish only had four touches during his time on the pitch.
      It’s just that two of them ended up in the goals that fired Real to the Champions League final.

      Copy linkCopiedLos Blancos through to final 18
      Real Madrid’s dramatic late win this evening means they will face Borussia Dortmund in what will be their 18th final of either the European Cup or Champions League.
      It is an astonishing figure, and seven more than the next-best of 11 finals managed by AC Milan and Bayern Munich.
      Remarkably, however, this season’s showpiece on June 1st will be Los Blancos’ first European final to be played at Wembley Stadium.
      Copy linkCopiedEmotional Jude hails Joselu impact
      Jude Bellingham will end his incredible first season in Madrid with a Champions League final against former club Borussia Dortmund.
      And at the end of an astonishing ending, the youngster still found the composure and grace to pay tribute to goalscoring hero Joselu and the Bernabeu fans.
      There have been a lot of times we have looked dead and buried, but we have that mentality of never say die. And Joselu deserves it all, he has been an amazing squad member this season. He won’t get much sleep tonight and I’m sure he’ll be rubbish in training tomorrow. There is a reason we turn around so many games, it’s because of these [fans]. They give you an energy you can’t get from anything else.Jude BellinghamTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from the Bernabeu
      Manuel Neuer’s mistake that prompted Real Madrid’s 88th-minute equaliser is his first error that has led to an opposition goal in a Champions League match since April 2021. Bad timing.

      Copy linkCopiedFull time – Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3)
      It’s all over! Real Madrid have made it to Wembley!
      Szymon Marcniak’s final whistle sparks more wild celebrations inside the Bernabeu from those in white as the distraught Bayern players crash to the turf.
      What an astonishing ending to two legs that repeatedly swung one way and then the other, and it will be Real that face Borussia Dortmund in the final.

      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3)
      90+14. Order has been restored on the pitch – apart from Thomas Muller, who looks like he’s going to explode with rage.
      But time is almost up. Real Madrid are almost there.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3) 
      90+12. Wow! This semi-final just couldn’t end without some further controversy!
      A late, long ball is pumped up in the direction of makeshift forward Matthijs De Light, whose presence leads to Antonio Rudiger nodding it back into the path of Thomas Muller.
      At that point, and with the attack still alive, the linesman sticks his flag up for offside just as Muller nudges it to Konrad Laimer to sweep home clinically.
      Replays immediately show that the call was very, very close, and there is no way that the flag should have gone up in that scenario.
      Bayern’s players and staff are absolutely livid, and now the officials are struggling to keep control.

      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3) 
      90+7. Thomas Tuchel is urging his players to calm down, and telling them there is time still to play.
      But this is a Bayern team no longer with Kane, Sane, Musiala or Gnabry on the pitch, and – sad to say – they look out of ideas.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3) 
      90+4. It was initially nine minutes of stoppage time that was signalled but we could well be heading for more.
      There’s time, but these Bayern Munich players look crushed.
      The Bernabeu is jumping!
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3) 
      90+1. It’s absolutely astonishing!
      From 1-0 down with two minutes remaining, Real Madrid are suddenly 2-1 ahead inside the first minute of stoppage time – and former Stoke City flop Joselu has got them both!
      The substitute’s tap-in is initially ruled out for offside after he converts Antonio Rudiger’s square ball, but word quickly comes through that VAR want a further look.
      The stills look offside at first glance but on closer inspection there really is not much in it at all…
      The Real Madrid players wait. The Real Madrid fans wait. The Real Madrid bench wait.
      Then signal is given that the goal should stand, and all hell breaks loose within the Bernabeu.
      This famous stadium has never been so loud! It’s rarely had it so good!

      Copy linkCopiedJoselu does it again!

      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 1-1 Bayern (Agg: 3-3) 
      89. It’s all Real Madrid now! The tide has turned! They believe they can win this in normal time now!
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 1-1 Bayern (Agg: 3-3) 
      88. This Champions League semi-final is level once again!
      Manuel Neuer has been the Bayern Munich hero all night, but he’s made a disastrous mistake right at the end.
      There was little concern when Vinicius Jr lined up another speculative effort from the corner of the penalty area, but the German goalkeeper spilled it under no pressure at the feet of substitute Joselu.
      The former Stoke City and Newcastle forward – on loan at Real from Espanyol and just one – reacted in the right place to pounce and convert from close range.
      And now we’re heading for extra-time – or are we?

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      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 0-1 Bayern (Agg: 2-3) – Bayern substitutions
      84. Two more changes for the visitors, and it’s the end of the night for both Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala.
      It’s a bold move from Tuchel in case this tie ends up going to extra-time, but now it’s the turn of Thomas Muller and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
      Moments earlier, Real had made two subs of their own with Joselu and Brahim Diaz on for Federico Valverde and Rodrygo respectively.
      If nothing else, the former Stoke City quota is up to two,
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      82. Pavlovic heads against the crossbar from a Bayern corner, but the whistle had already gone to indicate a foul from the midfielder.
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      80. Ten. Minutes. Remain.
      The atmosphere among the home fans has gone flat, but they need to keep on believing.
      After all, Real Madrid have scored in each of their last 34 Champions League home knockout stage games since losing 2-0 to Barcelona in the 2011 semi-final.
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      78. Thomas Tuchel makes a defensive change.
      On comes Kim Min-Jae, often troubled in the first leg, in place of Leroy Sane.
      What’s the German for shutting up shop?
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      76. Kane has a chance to seal his side’s place in the Champions League final, but fires Leroy Sane’s cheeky pass into the side netting.
      That could have been that.
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      74. Sure enough, replays show that Joshua Kimmich was actually pushed in the face and to the ground by Nacho, shortly before the defender go the telling touch.
      The home fans aren’t happy, but Szymon Marciniak returns from the pitchside monitor and chalks off what they felt was an instant response.
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