In a thrilling Champions League showdown, Real Madrid secured their spot in the final with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich, thanks to a late double from Joselu.
The win, which secured a 4-3 aggregate victory for Real Madrid, sets up an eagerly anticipated final clash against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
The match began with both sides showing promise, but it was Real Madrid who looked the more dangerous in the first half.
Despite several near misses, including a shot from Rodrygo that hit the post, neither team managed to break the deadlock before halftime.
However, the second half saw Bayern Munich take a surprise lead with a stunning strike from Alphonso Davies.
Against the run of play, Davies cut inside and unleashed a powerful shot into the top corner, leaving the Bernabeu stunned.
Undeterred, Real Madrid fought back relentlessly, applying pressure on Bayern’s defense.
Their persistence paid off in the 87th minute when Joselu capitalized on a mistake by Manuel Neuer to score the equalizer.
Moments later, Joselu struck again, turning in a cross from Antonio Rudiger to give Real Madrid the lead.
Despite a late scare when Matthijs de Ligt thought he had scored an equalizer, only for it to be ruled offside, Real Madrid held on to secure their place in the final.
With their dream of repeating the 2013 Champions League final dashed, Bayern Munich’s disappointment was palpable.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s victory marked a triumph of determination and resilience, setting the stage for an epic final showdown against Borussia Dortmund.
