Drama, red cards, and late goals: Bayern knock out Real Madrid 4-3

In a night of high drama and relentless intensity, Bayern Munich stunned Real Madrid 4-3 to storm into the UEFA Champions League semifinals , finally breaking their recent run of knockout defeats against the Spanish giants.

The match burst into life within 34 seconds as Arda Güler capitalised on a rare mistake from Manuel Neuer to hand Madrid an early lead. Bayern responded instantly, with Aleksandar Pavlović heading home from a corner. Güler then dazzled again with a superb free kick, but Bayern’s attacking intent remained relentless. Harry Kane brought them level before halftime, only for Kylian Mbappé to restore Madrid’s lead in a breathless first half .

With both sides pushing hard, the game turned dramatically in the 86th minute when Eduardo Camavinga was sent off after a second yellow card, a decision that left Madrid furious. Bayern immediately seized control, as Luis Díaz struck the equaliser before Michael Olise produced a stunning stoppage-time finish to seal a 6-4 aggregate victory .

Tempers flared after the final whistle, with Madrid players confronting referee Slavko Vinčić, while Güler was sent off for dissent. Bayern now face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals, keeping their treble dream alive , while Madrid’s troubled season edges closer to ending without silverware .