Real Madrid substitute Joselu celebrates after scoring the winner in their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu. Picture: Javier Soriano / AFP
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win over Bayern Munich, progressing 4-3 on aggregate. Alphonso Davies had the visiting German giants ahead in the second half, but Real Madrid managed to produce a sensational comeback with Joselu scoring in the 88th and 91st minutes. The Spanish champions will face Borussia Dortmund in the Wembley final on June 1.
Madrid's striker Joselu, on as a late substitute, wrote his name in Madrid's history with his last-gasp brace. Real midfielder Jude Bellingham praised Joselu's mentality of never saying die, stating that he deserves it all.
Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel made three changes from the first leg, benching veteran Thomas Mueller and Leon Goretzka. Daniel Carvajal started for Madrid after missing the first leg suspended and was heavily involved as the hosts dominated the opening stages. Manuel Neuer tipped the Brazilian's shot against the post, but Rodrygo's weak effort was clawed out by Neuer.
Bayern's Serge Gnabry limped off injured, and Davies replaced him before Harry Kane's first flash of danger. Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin was alert to push England captain's vicious long-range volley around the post. Neuer made superb saves to deny both Brazilian forwards again before the hour mark as Madrid controlled the game and increased pressure.
However, Bayern Munich pounced, with Kane feeding Davies and the Canada international cutting inside from the left and smashed a shot into the far top corner after 68 minutes. Madrid thought they had levelled moments later through Nacho, but after a VAR review, the strike was ruled out.
With Bayern reeling, Madrid struck again, this time with Joselu scoring from close range. The goal was ruled offside, but officials overturned the decision after review, and Madrid earned the chance to go for their 15th Champions League trophy.
