In pictures: Ecstasy on one end, agony at the other

By Star Sports Desk
9 May 2024, 03:29 AM
UPDATED 9 May 2024, 12:28 PM
Real Madrid showed they remain Europe's comeback kings.

Real Madrid showed they remain Europe's comeback kings as Joselu's late double rescued them from the brink of elimination to reach the Champions League final with a dramatic 2-1 second-leg win over Bayern Munich at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

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Bayern Munich players react to their defeat. Photo: AFP

Real dominated proceedings, but misfired with several chances as a gritty Bayern put their domestic woes aside to almost eliminate the Spaniards in their own back yard. Eventually, it was ecstasy for the home team and their fans while the visiting German giants were engulfed in agony as another memorable night of action in the Champions League came to an end.

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Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior and teammates celebrate victory. Photo: AFP

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Bayern Munich's Konrad Laimer and Manuel Neuer look dejected after the match. Photo: Reuters

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Luka Modric celebrates after the match. Photo: Reuters