In a riveting encounter between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final, Vinicius Junior stole the spotlight with a remarkable performance. Exploiting defensive lapses from Bayern’s Kim Min-jae, Vinicius found the back of the net twice. His first goal showcased his blistering pace as he left Kim behind before slotting the ball past Manuel Neuer. The Brazilian then calmly converted a penalty after Kim’s foul on Rodrygo in the box.
However, Bayern didn’t stay silent. England captain Harry Kane leveled the score with a penalty of his own early in the second half, following a foul by Lucas Vazquez. Leroy Sane’s thunderous strike further shifted the momentum in Bayern’s favor, canceling out Vinicius’ opener. Despite Bayern’s early dominance in possession and chances, Real Madrid capitalized on their opportunities.
The game’s dynamics shifted dramatically in the second half as Bayern exerted pressure and regained momentum. A flurry of goals in a four-minute period showcased Bayern’s ruthlessness. However, a late defensive mistake from Kim provided Real Madrid with a lifeline, ensuring a tense second leg at the Bernabeu Stadium with home advantage on the line for the Spanish side.
