Bayern Munich 4-3 (6-4) Real Madrid: Initial Observations and Reactions

Bayern Munich's German midfielder #45 Aleksandar Pavlovic (C) celebrates followed by Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane (L) after scoring the 1-1 equalizing goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between FC Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany, on April 15, 2026. (Photo by Karl-Josef HILDENBRAND / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Fulltime Observations Bayern played the second half to perfection. They took the air out of the ball, demonstrated absolute control and eventually broke through with a luckily deflected shot.

Bayern’s boring possession lulled Real Madrid into making mental mistakes down the stretch, namely Eduardo Camavinga’s insanely stupid second yellow card…that was an easy decision for the referee and should not be debated. Bayern overcame a decade of Real Madrid frustration with two big wins. The level of confidence in the locker room will drive Bayern toward the treble.

Bayern heads back to the Allianz Arena this weekend for a Bundesliga match against Stuttgart. If Dortmund drops points to Hoffenheim on Saturday, it’s possible that Bayern can clinch up the title on Sunday. Bayern will advance to play PSG in the Champions League semifinal later this month.

Champions League Scores Arsenal 0-0 (1-0) Sporting CP Liverpool 0-2 (0-4) PSG Atletico Madrid 1-2 (3-2) Barcelona FT: Bayern wins! Arda Güler is given a red card after the final whistle. 90’+4: GOOOAAALLL !