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Vinicius Jr scored twice, including an 83rd-minute penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern in an entertaining Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday, leaving the tie wide open.
The Brazilian struck against the run of play when he slotted in to give the visitors the lead from Toni Kroos' defence-splitting pass after 24 minutes.
Bayern struck twice in four minutes early in the second half to turn the game around, with Leroy Sane threading home a powerful shot in the 53rd and Harry Kane completing the comeback with a 57th-minute penalty.
Real, however, earned a spot kick of their own when Rodrygo was brought down and Vinicius Jr coolly converted it to equalise. The return leg is in Madrid next Wednesday.
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Bayern and Real Madrid trade blows to leave semi-final on a knife-edge
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich played out a thrilling first leg of their Champions League semi-final, which stands all square ahead of a mouthwatering return game in the Spanish capital.
There were as many awful defensive errors as there were impeccably crafted goals in this 2-2 draw, broken open by Vinicius Jr’s first-half strike before a rapid turnaround engineered by Leroy Sane and Harry Kane. Vinicius then struck a late penalty to level up.
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Post-match reaction from Rodrygo
“If we can't win, a draw is perfect with everything that has happened. It's okay, now everything is open to play in our home ground.
“These are Champions League games, we are used to them. They think you’re dead and that's when you can be most dangerous. In a phase of the game when we were not so good, we scored.
“What a pass from Toni Kroos, incredible. We always tell him to keep playing for many more years, he has a mastery that I love to see. I love playing with him.
“I played on the left with Vinicius Jr on the inside, we are fluid, which is good for the team and I hope the coach continues with this.
“Now everything is open at the Bernabeu but we are playing at home now. Let’s see what happens. We're eager.”
Cheeky from Jude Bellingham
Harry Kane received a few words in his ear from England teammate Jude Bellingham while lining up his penalty...
Let’s hope we find out what he said!
When is the second leg?
The Estadio Bernabeu will be packed to the rafters for the second leg.
It takes place next week on Wednesday, May 8 at 8pm BST and you can follow the action live on Standard Sport!
Tomorrow we have Borussia Dortmund vs PSG in the other semi-final first leg.
In the meantime, Real host Cadiz in LaLiga on Saturday when they could wrap up the title. Bayern go to Stuttgart the same afternoon.
Vinicius Jr reacts to draw
“We always want to win but we know how this competition is, you can't give away goals because they’ll score the chances they have.
“We have to move on with a calm head, rest until next week and we know that the fans and ourselves are going to do it give everything to qualify.
“We have to be focused, Toni Kroos gave me a goal and I'm happy with the team's defensive work. We worked on it a lot, I know Toni well and he knows me now, too.
“Now it's time to have a magical night at home.”
Watch Vinicius Jr penalty to level the tie
A crisp finish to make it 2-2.
Full time!
It ends 2-2 at Allianz Arena. A thrilling first leg, let’s hope for an even better return game next Wednesday in Madrid!
Bayern Munich 2-2 Real Madrid | 90+1 mins
Lucas Vazquez has had a tough night. That’s a booking for hauling down Lucas Vazquez.
Bayern Munich 2-2 Real Madrid | 90 mins
Three added minutes.
Bayern Munich 2-2 Real Madrid | 88 mins
Another big call from Madrid for a penalty but Noussair Mazraoui got the ball in lunging in on Brahim Diaz.