Vinicuis Jnr stars as Real Madrid hold Bayern Munich in UCL semi-final first leg
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The first semifinal of the 2023/24 Champions League ended in a thrilling draw between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
The match saw both teams showcasing their attacking prowess, resulting in a 2-2 stalemate.
Real Madrid took the lead midway through the first half with a goal from Vinícius Júnior, set up by Toni Kroos.
However, Bayern Munich quickly responded in the second half, with Leroy Sané equalizing with a powerful strike. Bayern then took the lead through a Harry Kane penalty, but Real Madrid fought back, with Vinícius scoring his second goal of the night from the penalty spot.
The match ended level, leaving everything to play for in the second leg at the Bernabéu. Both Kane and Vinícius were instrumental for their teams, but the outcome of the tie remains uncertain.
In the other semifinal, Paris Saint-Germain will face Borussia Dortmund in what promises to be another exciting encounter, adding to the drama of the Champions League.