Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior stole the show in Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal first leg against Bayern Munich, scoring a crucial double to secure a 2-2 draw for his team.
The Brazilian opened the scoring for Real Madrid after 24 minutes, but Bayern Munich fought back with two quick goals in the second half. Leroy Sane scored a stunning goal, followed by Harry Kane converting a penalty to give Bayern the lead.
However, with just eight minutes remaining, Kim Min-jae’s foul on Rodrygo in the box led to a penalty for Real Madrid. Despite facing boos and whistles from the home crowd, Vinicius remained composed and blasted home the equalizer.
The match was a highly anticipated clash between two European giants, with Bayern Munich fans unveiling a giant banner of Franz Beckenbauer before kick-off. The atmosphere was electric as both teams battled for supremacy on the pitch.
Real Madrid, known for their composure in big games, struggled to cope with Bayern’s dominance early on. However, they showed their quality by taking the lead through Vinicius, who capitalized on a defense-splitting pass from Toni Kroos.
Bayern fought back strongly in the second half, scoring two quick goals to take the lead. Sane’s rocket of a shot and Kane’s penalty put the home side in control. But Real Madrid refused to give up and fought back to secure a crucial draw, thanks to Vinicius’ heroics.
The second leg promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to book their spot in the Champions League final.