<p>In the first semifinal of the UEFA Champions League 2023-24&nbsp;between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, in Germany, the hosts had a massive opportunity to end with a 3-1 scoreline, after a lead of 2-1, but settled for a 2-2 draw versus the Spainish giants. After the match, Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel has underlined the importance of 'belief' in the camp ahead of the second semifinal in Madrid, on May 9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the first leg, Tuchel said, "It's important we believe." He stated, "Of course it's possible [to win in Madrid]. It's still a 50-50 match and I think we will be able to great chances there. The goal is absolutely clear, we need to win. We need to be brave and full of confidence and very clinical in our game."</p>

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<h2>'Real Madrid have done it before, we are not first team to which it happens'</h2>

<p>Bayern were 2-1 up with quick goals after half-time, but Tuchel was left frustrated after his team missed a lot of chances to end with a favourable result. He opined, "The result is the result, it doesn't make any sense to discuss to spend much time about it. Real Madrid have done it before, scoring two goals out of two chances. We are not first team to which it happens. They are clinical and have the patience to wait for it. Real Madrid does this to teams so we should not be disappointed for too long."</p>

<p>He added, "We could have scored a third but we weren't clinical enough. We had enough chances to score the third and committed some errors. The situation is clear, we go there and the winner takes it all."</p>

<p>On the other hand, Madrid boss Carlo&nbsp;Ancelotti claimed his team wasn't at their usual best despite Madrid, the title-contenders, preventing a win for the opposition (thanks to Vinícius Júnior twin strikes in the contest).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second leg is interestingly poised with the winner to take it all. Bayern will bank on in-form Harry Kane, who also scored in the first semifinal, to continue his goal-scoring spree but beating Madrid at home will be a herculean task for the German club.</p>


In the first semifinal of the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, in Germany, the hosts had a massive opportunity to end with a 3-1 scoreline, after a lead of 2-1, but settled for a 2-2 draw versus the Spainish giants.

In the first semifinal of the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, in Germany, the hosts had a massive opportunity to end with a 3-1 scoreline, after a lead of 2-1, but settled for a 2-2 draw versus the Spainish giants. After the match, Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel has underlined the importance of 'belief' in the camp ahead of the second semifinal in Madrid, on May 9. Following the first leg, Tuchel said, "It's important we believe." He stated, "Of course it's possible [to win in Madrid]. It's still a 50-50 match and I think we will be able to great chances there. The goal is absolutely clear, we need to win. We need to be brave and full of confidence and very clinical in our game." Also read: Man United not expecting offers for Rashford, believe there is no market for striker this summer: Report 'Real Madrid have done it before, we are not first team to which it happens' Bayern were 2-1 up with quick goals after half-time, but Tuchel was left frustrated after his team missed a lot of chances to end with a favourable result. He opined, "The result is the result, it doesn't make any sense to discuss to spend much time about it. Real Madrid have done it before, scoring two goals out of two chances. We are not first team to which it happens. They are clinical and have the patience to wait for it. Real Madrid does this to teams so we should not be disappointed for too long." He added, "We could have scored a third but we weren't clinical enough. We had enough chances to score the third and committed some errors. The situation is clear, we go there and the winner takes it all." On the other hand, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti claimed his team wasn't at their usual best despite Madrid, the title-contenders, preventing a win for the opposition (thanks to Vinícius Júnior twin strikes in the contest). The second leg is interestingly poised with the winner to take it all. Bayern will bank on in-form Harry Kane, who also scored in the first semifinal, to continue his goal-scoring spree but beating Madrid at home will be a herculean task for the German club.

UCL: Important we believe, says Tuchel after Bayern-Madrid first semifinal ends in 2-2 stalemate

<p>The Champions League semifinal first leg between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich lived up to the occasion on Tuesday (April 30) as both teams served a treat to the fans with an entreating 2-2 draw. The result means the second leg in Madrid will be a direct shootout on who goes to Wembley to play in the final.&nbsp;With&nbsp;big&nbsp;and young stars on offer,&nbsp;it was&nbsp;the veteran Toni Kroos&nbsp;who&nbsp;stole the show with a beautiful assist in the 23rd minute for the opening goal.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Kroos delivers perfect&nbsp;pass</strong></h2>

<p>With the game goalless until the 23rd minute,&nbsp;it was&nbsp;the Toni Kroos pass&nbsp;that&nbsp;unlocked the Bayern defence spearheaded by Eric Dier and Kim Min-jae.&nbsp;Bisecting the two central defenders, the German international picked a swift pass that was taken by Vinicius Jr to finish&nbsp;first&nbsp;time.&nbsp;Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was left helpless as he failed to prevent the Brazilian Vinicius from scoring.&nbsp;This&nbsp;was Vinicius’ fifth goal in the Champions League and 21st overall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 1-0 lead&nbsp;though&nbsp;was not enough as Bayern turned the game on its head with a second-half comeback. In the 53rd minute, Leroy Sane scored yet another beauty on the night to level the match. It was his first goal since October, relieving pressure on him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Soon the score was 2-1 in Bayern’s favour after the hosts were awarded a penalty in the 57th minute. Harry Kane stepped up with a cool head to dispatch the spot kick to help the home side raise the roof. However,&nbsp;just&nbsp;when Bayern were looking good, Real Madrid had a penalty of their own in the 83rd minute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vinicius was the man again from the spot kick as he converted to earn the visitors a 2-2 draw. With no away goals rule existing, Real Madrid will have no advantage of the previous rule and will have to win on home turf to play in the final on May 26 in London’s Wembley Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second leg will&nbsp;take place&nbsp;on Wednesday (May 8) in Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

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The Champions League semifinal first leg between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich lived up to the occasion on Tuesday (April 30) as both teams served a treat to the fans with an entreating 2-2 draw.

The Champions League semifinal first leg between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich lived up to the occasion on Tuesday (April 30) as both teams served a treat to the fans with an entreating 2-2 draw. The result means the second leg in Madrid will be a direct shootout on who goes to Wembley to play in the final. With big and young stars on offer, it was the veteran Toni Kroos who stole the show with a beautiful assist in the 23rd minute for the opening goal. This angle of Toni Kroos’ assist to Vinicius Jr goal is incredible. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/jobd5ifwS0 — TC (@totalcristiano) April 30, 2024 × Kroos delivers perfect pass With the game goalless until the 23rd minute, it was the Toni Kroos pass that unlocked the Bayern defence spearheaded by Eric Dier and Kim Min-jae. Bisecting the two central defenders, the German international picked a swift pass that was taken by Vinicius Jr to finish first time. Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was left helpless as he failed to prevent the Brazilian Vinicius from scoring. This was Vinicius’ fifth goal in the Champions League and 21st overall. The 1-0 lead though was not enough as Bayern turned the game on its head with a second-half comeback. In the 53rd minute, Leroy Sane scored yet another beauty on the night to level the match. It was his first goal since October, relieving pressure on him. ALSO READ | Spain appoints former national coach Vicente del Bosque to supervise soccer federation Soon the score was 2-1 in Bayern’s favour after the hosts were awarded a penalty in the 57th minute. Harry Kane stepped up with a cool head to dispatch the spot kick to help the home side raise the roof. However, just when Bayern were looking good, Real Madrid had a penalty of their own in the 83rd minute. Vinicius was the man again from the spot kick as he converted to earn the visitors a 2-2 draw. With no away goals rule existing, Real Madrid will have no advantage of the previous rule and will have to win on home turf to play in the final on May 26 in London’s Wembley Stadium. The second leg will take place on Wednesday (May 8) in Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

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