Vinicius Jr. scored twice, enabling Real Madrid to draw 2-2 with Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final first leg.
The match at the Allianz Arena was evenly matched. Bayern Munich initially dominated, leveraging Leroy Sane’s speed to challenge Real Madrid’s defence.
Sane nearly scored in the first minute, but Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin, saved his shot. Despite early pressure from Bayern, Real Madrid struck first. Toni Kroos set up Vinicius Jr., who sprinted past Bayern’s defence and scored.
Bayern responded aggressively. Before halftime, Harry Kane narrowly missed a goal with a powerful shot.
In the second half, Thomas Tuchel made strategic changes, replacing Leon Goretzka with Raphael Guerreiro to strengthen Bayern’s attack.
Sane soon scored, tying the game with a low shot that Lunin couldn’t stop. Minutes later, Bayern took the lead. Lucas Vazquez fouled in the penalty area, setting up Kane to score from the penalty spot.
Kane almost extended the lead, but his volley went wide. Bayern continued to press. Eric Dier headed a corner at goal, but Lunin saved it.
Late in the game, Kim Min-jae fouled Rodrygo Goes in the penalty area. Vinicius Jr. scored from the penalty spot, making it 2-2.
