Three takeaways from Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League QF Leg 2
Three takeaways from Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League QF Leg 2 Real Madrid conceded two goals in the dying minutes of their second leg against Bayern Munich last night to lose 4-3 on the night, and 6-4 on aggregate over the two legs. The Merengues were leading for the better part of the night, and looked mentally and physically charged to ensure the comeback is completed. Arda Guler and Kylian Mbappe stepped up with the goals needed, and the team were one goal away from the semifinals for a long time.
What unfolded at the death, however, was unexpected as Eduardo Camavinga was sent off and the team was reduced to ten men. Two late goals then sealed Real Madrid’s fate. Madrid Universal brings you three takeaways from Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid.
Punching above their weight Regardless of what went down in the end, the game between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich last night was far closer than anticipated. Bayern Munich were simply the better side. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) That, in itself, speaks volumes about Real Madrid’s fight on the night.
To call Real Madrid underdogs under any circumstances would appear far-fetched, but there seemed to be a clear consensus that Bayern Munich are the superior team this season and are in significantly better form than Los Blancos. With a one-goal lead and the home advantage, coupled with Real Madrid’s disastrous form after the international break, Bayern Munich were expected to coast to the semifinals by annihilating Real Madrid. The fight the men in white gave last night was refreshing to watch on that front, as they not only created chances but finished them and put pressure on the Bavarians.
Alvaro Arbeloa’s men created a higher xG than the hosts, had more big chances and seemed like they were in control of the result through resilient defence for long in the game. In many ways, the team thus punched above their weight with a good performance on the biggest stage, but it was unfortunately not enough. Substitution that killed the game With Aurelien Tchouameni unavailable, Arbeloa counted on Federico Valverde to take control of the defensive midfield on the night, handing him the start as the pivot.
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