Real Madrid stages incredible comeback against Bayern Munich with help from Joselu to secure spot in Champions League final UCL 2023-24

In a thrilling Champions League semifinal showdown, Real Madrid secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday night. The win propelled Madrid to the final for the second time in three seasons, setting up a clash against Borussia Dortmund in London on June 2.

The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Bayern taking the lead through a goal from Alphonso Davies in the 68th minute. However, Madrid fought back in the dying minutes of the game, with substitute Joselu scoring twice to seal the victory for the Spanish giants.

Joselu’s first goal came from a mistake by Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who spilled an easy save, allowing the Madrid striker to tap the ball into the net. The second goal, initially ruled offside but later awarded after a video review, sent the Bernabeu crowd into a frenzy.

The victory marked Madrid’s 18th European Cup final appearance, extending their record as the most successful club in the competition. Bayern, on the other hand, missed out on a chance to return to the final for the first time since their triumph in 2019-20.

The match was a display of high-quality football, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. However, it was Madrid’s resilience and determination that ultimately saw them through to the final, where they will face Dortmund in what promises to be an epic showdown between two European giants.