Bayern managed to overturn a 2-1 deficit to take the tie to extra-time, but a man down after Arturo Vidal picked up two bookable offences, the German record titleholders were ultimately knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid following a 6-3 aggregate loss. Recap the action below!
Cristiano Ronaldo plundered a hat-trick as Real Madrid saw off 10-man Bayern Munich 4-2 after extra-time at the Bernabeu to secure the holders' place in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Robert Lewandowski, who missed the first leg with a shoulder problem, put Bayern ahead on the night from the penalty spot to level the tie on aggregate following Real's 2-1 win in Munich, where Ronaldo had scored twice.
Ronaldo's bullet diving header in the 76th minute then looked to have sent Real through, but a bizarre own goal from captain Sergio Ramos moments later levelled things up at 3-3 overall.
The Germans had to head into extra-time with only 10 men following a second caution for midfielder Arturo Vidal, which looked harsh on the Chile international.
Real made their numerical advantage count as Ronaldo grabbed his second of the match in the 105th minute - taking him to 100 Champions League goals in the process - although he looked to have been offside.
There was also some debate about Ronaldo's hat-trick goal four minutes later, with the Portugal forward possibly offside again when he knocked the ball in following a fine run from Marcelo.
Substitute Marco Asensio added a fourth on the break in the 112th minute to complete a 6-3 aggregate win for the Spanish league leaders as former Real boss Carlo Ancelotti endured a miserable return to the Bernabeu.
At one point it looked like we might be in store for a magical evening of European football where Bayern upset the odds to clinch a spot in the Champions League semi-finals. While the tie with Real Madrid did end in defeat, the German record titleholders can be proud of their performance as they gave a great account of not just themselves, but the Bundesliga as a whole. Bravo Bayern!
Two legends bid farewell to the Champions League
Of course it's not just Bayern captain Philipp Lahm, but also Xabi Alonso who tonight made his final bow in the Champions League. The two greats have won the tournament three times between themselves and will be fondly remembered for years to come when football fans talk about players who have graced the UCL with their presence.
Lahm: "It's tough to accept"
For Bayern captain Philipp Lahm this will of course be the final Champions League game of his career. The veteran right back is hanging up his boots in the summer, but here's what he had to say after the game.
We really wanted to get into the next round. Tonight we had a few things go our way and a few things go against us. It's tough to accept that we've gone out when we've played over an hour in the tie with ten men. Neverthelesss, I believe that even tonight, we put in a performance that would have been worthy of getting into the next round.
Bayern fail to knockout of the reigning titleholders to book their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. They kept hope alive throughout the 90 minutes, but too much went against them on the night. Their fans have every right to be incredibly proud of their teams' performance tonight, but in the end, the uphill climb proved too steep when the incline only increased in extra-time. A great shame.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has suffered a fracture
Four-time World’s Best Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has suffered a further injury to his left foot during FC Bayern Munich’s UEFA Champions League elimination against Real Madrid and will miss the remainder of the season.
The Bayern and Germany No. 1 fractured his foot during the action that led to Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal putting the Spaniards 3-2 ahead in extra-time.
He was diagnosed with a fracture shortly after the game, but will undergo further examination following the squad’s return to Munich.
During the team's post-match banquet in Madrid, club chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed that the 31-year-old will be out of action for around eight weeks.
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