May 8, (THEWILL) – Joselu’s stunning brace from the bench propelled Real Madrid into the UEFA Champions League final, edging past Bayern Munich in a thrilling semi-final encounter. The Spanish giants secured a 4-3 aggregate victory, extending their unbeaten streak to 21 games across all competitions.
Real Madrid entered the match with confidence, having recently clinched their 36th La Liga title with a convincing 3-0 triumph over Cádiz. In contrast, Bayern Munich faced a crucial fixture after a series of disappointing results in domestic competitions.
The match at the Bernabéu stadium began with Real Madrid asserting dominance. Manuel Neuer was called into action to deny Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo early on. However, Bayern Munich struck first with a sensational goal from Alphonso Davies via a Harry Kane assist, a demonstration of their threat on the counterattack.
Despite Neuer’s heroics, Real Madrid found the equaliser late in the game through Joselu, who capitalised on a rare mistake from the Bayern goalkeeper. In a dramatic turn of events, Joselu struck again in stoppage time, sealing Real Madrid’s place in the final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium.
The victory sets up an exciting clash for Real Madrid, as they aim to claim their record-extending 15th UEFA Champions League title on June 1. Joselu’s heroics have cemented his place in Real Madrid’s storied history, providing fans with unforgettable moments on the road to glory.
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