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Bayern Munich produced a remarkable comeback in Munich on Wednesday, coming from behind three times to defeat Real Madrid 4-3 in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, advancing 6-4 on aggregate. Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise sealed the dramatic win, as reported by multiple outlets including Al Jazeera, France 24, and RFI.
Coverage comparison
The match was widely covered by international media, with consistent reporting on the final score and the aggregate result. Al Jazeera, France 24, and RFI all highlighted the late goals from Diaz and Olise as decisive, while also noting the sending-off of Eduardo Camavinga in the 86th minute. The first leg, played in Madrid on 7 April, ended 2-1 in Bayern's favor, according to Al Jazeera and France 24.
While all sources agree on the core facts, there were slight differences in framing. Al Jazeera's reports described the win as "dramatic" and "thrilling," while France 24 called it a "scintillating" match, and RFI used the term "see-saw thriller." These differences reflect tone rather than factual disagreement.
Key claims
* Bayern Munich won 4-3 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate – This was reported by all four sources, with consistent details. * Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise – Both players scored in the final minutes to secure the win, as noted by Al Jazeera, France 24, and RFI. * Eduardo Camavinga was sent off in the 86th minute – The Real Madrid midfielder received a second yellow card, as reported by three of the four sources. The incident was described as controversial, with Real Madrid players and manager Alvaro Arbeloa expressing frustration, according to Al Jazeera. * Arda Guler scored twice for Real Madrid – This was reported by France 24 and RFI, but not mentioned in Al Jazeera's second-leg report. However, Al Jazeera's first-leg report does not clarify. * First-leg result: Bayern Munich 2-1 Real Madrid – This was reported by Al Jazeera and France 24, with Al Jazeera also noting that Harry Kane and Luis Diaz scored for Bayern, while Kylian Mbappe scored for Madrid. * Semi-final opponent: Paris Saint-Germain – All sources confirmed that Bayern will face the holders PSG in the semifinals.
Perspectives
The match was a classic encounter, with Bayern demonstrating resilience. Harry Kane, speaking after the game, emphasized the team's belief, saying, "In the last 20 minutes of the game I felt like we were the team trying to make something happen. They started to tire a little bit, and it just sometimes takes a moment of magic." His comments were quoted by France 24 and RFI.
From Real Madrid's perspective, the defeat was hard to take. Alvaro Arbeloa, the Madrid manager, described his team as "really upset and really angry," as quoted by Al Jazeera, suggesting that the sending-off was a turning point.
Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich, speaking to DAZN, acknowledged the team's imperfect performance, saying, "We got off to a bad start, and then conceded again through a free-kick and a counter. The first half was hectic. The second half was calmer, we had more control - and then managed to win it in the end." This quote appeared in France 24's report.
Conclusion
Bayern Munich's victory sets up a highly anticipated semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain, a clash that Kimmich described as "the two best teams in Europe facing each other." The tie promises to be a blockbuster, with both teams possessing significant attacking talent.