Bayern Munich and Arsenal have both secured their places in the Champions League semifinals, while Real Madrid and Sporting have been eliminated from the competition. Bayern's progression was marked by a dramatic finish against Real Madrid, where Luis Díaz's goal in the 89th minute broke a 4-4 aggregate tie, allowing Bayern to advance 6-4 on aggregate.

Bayern's Thrilling Encounter with Real Madrid

Entering the second leg with a 2-1 lead, Bayern Munich faced an immediate challenge when Real Madrid's Arda Güler equalized in the first minute following a mistake by goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. However, Bayern responded quickly, with Aleksandar Pavlović scoring from a header off a corner just five minutes later.

The first half was filled with excitement, featuring multiple goals. Güler netted again with a free kick in the 29th minute, but Bayern's Harry Kane soon answered with his 50th goal of the season. Kylian Mbappé then leveled the aggregate score at four with his 70th Champions League goal just before halftime. The second half saw less scoring but heightened tension, especially after Eduardo Camavinga received a second yellow card, leaving Real Madrid with ten men. Bayern capitalized on this advantage, with Díaz's curling shot securing their lead, followed by a stunning goal from Michael Olise to seal the match.

Arsenal's Steady Progression

Meanwhile, Arsenal advanced to the semifinals after a 0-0 draw with Sporting, which was enough to secure a 1-0 aggregate victory. This result maintained Arsenal's impressive Champions League record this season, standing at 10 wins and 2 draws. The Gunners will face Atlético Madrid in the upcoming semifinals, marking their second consecutive appearance at this stage of the competition—a first in the club's history. Last season, they were eliminated by PSG in the semifinals.

Sporting's defeat continues a troubling trend, as they have now lost their last 11 matches in England and have not won an away European knockout match since 1970.

Looking Ahead to the Semifinals

The semifinals are set to feature Atlético Madrid against Arsenal and PSG facing Bayern Munich, with matches scheduled for April 28-29 and May 5-6. The Champions League Final for the 2025-26 season will take place on May 30 at Puskás Aréna in Hungary.