Bayern Munich triumphed over Real Madrid in a thrilling encounter, securing their place in the Champions League semifinals with a 4-3 victory in the second leg of their quarterfinal tie on April 15, 2026. This win allowed Bayern to advance with a 6-4 aggregate score after having won the first leg 2-1 in Madrid.

Late Goals Seal the Victory

In a dramatic finish, Bayern's Luis Díaz and Michael Olise scored crucial late goals to turn the match in their favor. Díaz found the net just three minutes after Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga was sent off in the 86th minute for a second yellow card, following a challenge on Harry Kane. Olise then capped off the victory with a stunning strike during stoppage time.

Controversy and Reactions

The match ended in controversy, with Madrid players expressing their frustration towards referee Slavko Vinčić after the dismissal of Camavinga. Arda Guler, who had scored two goals for Madrid, received a red card for his protests against the referee's decision. Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa criticized the sending off, stating, “Everything was over with the red card. It’s unbelievable. You cannot send off a player for this action.”

With this victory, Bayern Munich will face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals. In another quarterfinal match, Arsenal advanced past Sporting Lisbon, setting up a clash with Atlético Madrid in the last four.