Match report

Real Madrid Defeats Bayern Munich 2–1 in UEFA Champions League Thriller

Real Madrid
Real Madrid
2–1
FT
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
May 8, 2024

In an electrifying UEFA Champions League encounter on May 8th, Real Madrid stunned Bayern Munich with a last-minute victory. The decisive turning point came when Joselu scored twice in the final moments, securing a crucial 2–1 win for Los Blancos.

Key Facts

  • • Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich 2-1 in their UEFA Champions League match.
  • • Bayern Munich took the lead through Alphonso Davies' goal in the 68th minute.
  • • Joselu equalized for Real Madrid with a goal in the 88th minute and sealed victory in the first minute of stoppage time.
  • • Alphonso Davies had an earlier goal cancelled by VAR review.

Lineups

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Lunin (G)
  • 2 Dani Carvajal (D)
  • 22 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 6 Nacho (D)
  • 23 F. Mendy (D)
  • 15 F. Valverde (M)
  • 18 A. Tchouaméni (M)
  • 8 T. Kroos (M)
  • 5 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 11 Rodrygo (F)
  • 7 Vinícius Júnior (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 L. Modrić
  • 12 E. Camavinga
  • 14 Joselu
  • 21 Brahim Díaz
  • 3 Éder Militão
  • 25 Kepa
  • 1 T. Courtois
  • 20 Fran García
  • 19 Dani Ceballos
  • 24 A. Güler
  • 17 Lucas Vázquez

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (D)
  • 4 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 15 E. Dier (D)
  • 40 N. Mazraoui (D)
  • 27 K. Laimer (M)
  • 45 A. Pavlović (M)
  • 10 L. Sané (M)
  • 42 J. Musiala (M)
  • 7 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 A. Davies
  • 3 Kim Min-Jae
  • 25 T. Müller
  • 13 E. Choupo-Moting
  • 2 D. Upamecano
  • 39 M. Tel
  • 26 S. Ulreich
  • 18 Daniel Peretz
  • 8 L. Goretzka
  • 17 Bryan Zaragoza

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    27' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Gnabry · On: A. Davies
  2. Bayern Munich
    68' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Davies · Assist: H. Kane
  3. Real Madrid
    69' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Kroos · On: L. Modrić
  4. Real Madrid
    70' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aurélien Tchouaméni · On: E. Camavinga
  5. Bayern Munich
    73' Bayern Munich Var · Goal cancelled
    A. Davies
  6. Bayern Munich
    76' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Sane · On: Kim Min-Jae
  7. Real Madrid
    81' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Valverde · On: Joselu
  8. Real Madrid
    81' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rodrygo · On: B. Diaz
  9. Bayern Munich
    84' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Musiala · On: T. Müller
  10. Bayern Munich
    85' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Kane · On: E. Choupo-Moting
  11. Real Madrid
    88' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Joselu
  12. Real Madrid
    90'+1 Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Joselu · Assist: Antonio Rüdiger
  13. Real Madrid
    90'+2 Real Madrid Var · Goal confirmed
    Joselu
  14. Real Madrid
    90'+10 Real Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jude Bellingham · On: Éder Militão
  15. Real Madrid
    90'+11 Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    E. Camavinga

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Real Madrid Bayern Munich
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 90% 86%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 8
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 635 484
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 7 5
xG 2.95 0.35
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 569 416
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in Real Madrid's favor when Joselu scored twice within three minutes, including a goal at the very end of stoppage time.
  • ▸ Bayern Munich took an early lead through Davies' effort but was unable to hold off Real Madrid's late surge.