02 May,2024 07:12 AM IST | Munich | AFP
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring against Bayern Munich. Pic/Getty Images
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior scored a double, including an 83rd-minute equalising penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg.
Vinicius gave Real the lead after 24 minutes but Bayern scored twice in four second-half minutes to wrestle back control of the match, Leroy Sane with a stunning opener and Harry Kane converting a penalty.
Kim Min-jae judo tackled Rodrygo Goes in the box with eight minutes remaining and Vinicius stepped up, drowning out a chorous of boos and whistles to blast home.
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"In this competition it's important not to lose, and we're here because we haven't lost yet," said Vinicius. "I'm very happy that I was able score two goals, and now we need to have a magical night at home," he added. The draw puts Madrid in the driving seat ahead of next week's return leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. Bayern, who dominated large parts of the match, will still have hopes of making it to Wembley's final in June.
"It's a good result for the second leg," Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. "But nothing has been decided yet.
"Bayern have high quality. They have players like Musiala or Sane who can hurt us. It feels a bit strange," said Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel.
"But the situation is very clear. Win in Madrid, then off to Wembley. The winner takes it all. We will be ready and we accept the fight. We will go to Madrid with self-confidence. We have to be brave."
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