The semi-finals begin here
#UCL
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have had some serious history in the UEFA Champions League
Another chapter will soon be written…
Toni Kroos directed Vini in which direction to make his run in order to free him from Kim Min-jae
He then made the pass in behind to assist him
Vinicius Jr. has scored in the Champions League semifinals in three consecutive seasons
He lives for the big moment
Third straight season reaching 20 goals in all comps
Third straight season scoring in UCL semifinals
Vini Jr.
24’—Bayern 0-1 Real Madrid
53’—Bayern 1-1 Real Madrid
57’—Bayern 2-1 Real Madrid
83’—Bayern 2-2 Real Madrid
WHAT A GAME
Vinicius ran in behind an out-of-position Kim Min-jae for Real Madrid’s first goal.
Kim Min-jae later conceded the penalty for Real Madrid’s second after fouling Rodrygo inside the box.
A tough first leg performance in the Champions League semifinal
Daniel Sturridge saw Leroy Sane’s goal and Harry Kane’s penalty against Real Madrid coming
via @danielsturridge
Harry Kane is now the English player with the most goal involvements in a single season in the UCL
He’s passed David Beckham and Steven Gerrard.
Record breaker
Bayern’s 93.7% passing accuracy (520/555) recorded against Real Madrid tonight is the highest passing accuracy by one team in a single #UCL knockout stage match over the last nine seasons.
Tuchelball was in full flow at Allianz Arena!
Vinícius Júnior in the Champions League since 2021/22:
◉ Most touches in opp. box (285)
◉ Most take-ons completed (101)
◉ Most chances created (66)
◉ Most goals + assists (31)
◉ Most assists (15)
And he has eight knockout round goals.