Bayern Munich advanced to the UEFA Champions League semifinals after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarterfinal clash on April 16, 2026. Having led 2-1 from the first leg, the German club secured a 6-4 aggregate win at the Allianz Arena. Real Madrid took an early lead through Arda Güler just 35 seconds into the match, marking the club’s fastest goal in the competition. Bayern equalized in the sixth minute via Aleksandar Pavlović, but Güler restored Real’s advantage in the 29th minute. Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé scored late in the first half to level the aggregate score.

The second half saw intense exchanges, but Bayern gradually gained control. Real Madrid were reduced to ten men in the 87th minute when Eduardo Camavinga was sent off. Two late goals from Luis Díaz in the 89th minute and Michael Olise in stoppage time sealed Bayern’s win. The German side will now face French club Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals.

The result ended Real Madrid’s campaign and set up a high-profile semifinal clash between Bayern Munich and PSG.