Joshua Kimmich provides perfect summary for Bayern Munich’s 4-3 victory over Real Madrid
Joshua Kimmich steadied the ship in the wake of Real Madrid and FC Bayern emerged victorious.
MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid competes with Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern M¸nchen and Real Madrid CF at Football Arena Munich on April 15, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) | Getty Images All eyes were locked firmly on Bayern Munich’s second leg grudge match against Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena and it did not disappoint. The fastest goal in the UEFA Champions League this season, a red card, late goals and controversial officiating, the European Clásico delivered everything football fans wanted and more.
After Luis Díaz and Michael Olise’s late-match heroics earned Die Rekordmeister a double victory over Los Blancos , Joshua Kimmich tied a bow on a game that will go down in Bayern history. “We knew that both teams can hurt each other,” explained Kimmich (as captured by @iMiaSanMia ). “Bayern with the high pressing, Real Madrid through quick transitions.
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.
It wasn’t our best performance, but we’ll take the win. We shouldn’t forget that we won both games against a team like Real Madrid. ” The vice captain’s explanation of the game was spot on.