Late Bayern goals dump Real Madrid out of Champions League in pulsating game

Ten goals and 73 shots: Bayern knock out Real Madrid in one of the great European ties Last updated 15 April 2026 11:22pm BST Save Share article Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Add us as preferred source Add us as preferred source Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Chris Bascombe Sports Reporter. Alex Connor live updates Last updated 15 April 2026 11:22pm BST Save Share article Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Add us as preferred source Add us as preferred source Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email By the time Luis Díaz and Michael Olise put the finishing touches on an epic Champions League night, it was tempting to jeer them for stopping the fun. For neutrals, it felt cruel to be denied another 30 minutes of Bayern Munich versus Real Madrid. Not that anyone felt short-changed inside the Allianz Arena. This was one of the greatest Champions League double-headers in the competition’s history; 180 minutes of breathless entertainment ultimately decided by Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga’s recklessness and the relentlessness of Bayern’s attackers. Meetings between footballing superpowers often fail to live up to the hype. Not here. The first half delivered five goals and enough chances to double that tally. Across the two legs, there were 73 attempts. With the exception of the goalkeepers, the superstars turned up. Thrillingly for England, Harry Kane was a central figure. His latest clinical strike was his 50th of the season, a milestone not achieved by an English footballer at the highest level since 1931. Descendants of Aston Villa legend Thomas Waring will appreciate such illustrious company, while those of Dixie Dean will be relieved Kane is terrorising European defences rather than threatening the Everton legend’s 63-goal domestic record. Harry Kane scores his 50th club goal of the season to give Bayern the advantage again 🔥 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/gSnHthSQIb — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 “It is a reward for a lot of the hard work we put in,” said Kane, who was typically modest about an extraordinary landmark. “For me it is about keeping it going. I just want to stay physically sharp. When I get chances I feel I can get my shots off quickly.” The first half, especially, was akin to a sporting classic: Roger Federer trading forehands with Rafael Nadal, Marvin Hagler trading punches with Thomas Hearns, or Alain Prost attempting to overtake Ayrton Senna at every corner. Only the goalkeepers failed to receive the memo on quality, although the flaws of Manuel Neuer and Andriy Lunin helped light the fuse. Their athletic prowess was more reminiscent of Luke Littler versus Luke Humphries, although they sadly lacked the same dexterity. Perhaps we should be grateful to Neuer. Following his brilliance in the first leg, he guaranteed an explosive opening this time by gifting Arda Guler the opening goal after just 37 seconds, passing directly to the young Turk to cancel out the German champions’ advantage from the Bernabéu.  Arda Güler scores from range just 45 seconds into the game after Neuer's mistake 🚀 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/jx8lcHCtT0 — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 “Hold my Pilsner,” Lunin appeared to respond, flapping his arms like an inebriated punter seeking a waitress’s attention during Oktoberfest to allow Aleksander Pavlovic to restore Bayern’s lead. The absence of Thibaut Courtois suddenly seemed decisive. It was a first half of goalkeeping errors at both ends Credit: Marvin Ibo Guengoer/Getty Images Every attack threatened a goal, a testament to the attackers’ class but partially aided by keepers seemingly competing for a “golden slip” rather than the Golden Glove. Guler’s second, from a direct free-kick, initially looked unstoppable, but replays suggested Neuer’s effort to save was somewhere between half-hearted and mildly uninterested. It was a curious half for one of the all-time greats. Take a bow, Arda Güler 😮‍💨 Real Madrid go 2-1 up on the night, and back level on aggregate 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/ygM7aznsmo — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 No matter, it seemed. Kane’s poise in the penalty area is his superpower; when he receives the ball near goal, a celebration feels inevitable. Yet his half-century strike was not enough to calm Bayern’s nerves, as Kylian Mbappé delivered a clinical finish just before half-time to restore Real Madrid’s lead on the night. For Vincent Kompany, it was a familiar conundrum. Regardless of how well his team functioned collectively, the fear of Real’s individual brilliance punishing any errors lingered.  Real were also strengthened by Jude Bellingham’s midfield presence. His powerful running enabled the visitors to turn defence into attack more rapidly with Mbappé and Vinicius Jnr, and he ensured the visitors were a greater physical match for the German champions than they were a week ago. Bellingham was a useful addition to Real Madrid’s midfield Credit: Getty Images/Ricardo Nogueira The frequency of goals inevitably receded in the second half, though there were enough chances to keep the scoreboard ticking. Neuer finally got his act together, while Bayern were disappointed not to test the erratic Lunin more often. Both sides played with the fear that one more error could be fateful. Real’s substitute Camavinga was inexcusably obliging, receiving a second yellow card for delaying a Bayern free-kick after only 24 minutes on the pitch. Two minutes later, the killer blow came from the player whose sale last summer Arne Slot must regret in every waking hour. Diaz fired past Lunin, before Olise ensured there could be no comeback with the last kick of the game. Michael Olise wraps up the tie in STYLE 🤩 Bayern Munich knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League, and progress into the semi-finals 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/G0Id524l7V — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 “It’s unbelievable to send off a player for this action. We feel really upset, angry and disappointed. It is unfair,” Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa complained about the undoubted turning point, probably aware his days in the hot seat are numbered. Only in the Real Madrid world will those comments sound valid. The Madrid players’ abuse of the match official after full-time, which resulted in Guler’s sending-off, unnecessarily stained the evening. After Paris St-Germain’s masterclass a day earlier, the quality further mocked any notion that the Premier League is currently Europe’s best. The match-up was truly worthy of the final. Neutrals can now count the days until the victors meet the European champions in another unmissable tie. Latest updates Chris Bascombe Sports Reporter. Alex Connor live updates 10:48PM Kane reflects on that breathtaking victory Link copied to clipboard "I think it's a reward for all the hard work" Harry Kane reflects on scoring his 50th club goal of the season, and advancing into the UCL semi-finals tonight 🙌 🎙️ @Becky_Ives_ | 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/vpKVuhbwnS — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 10:27PM Olise is enjoying a sensational season Link copied to clipboard - Most assists in Europe's top five leagues - 47 G/A in 48 games - Contributed to goals home and away vs. Real Madrid Michael Olise is proving why he's one of the best players in the world 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/oGiTkyJNHW — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 10:26PM Arbeloa reacts to Real Madrid’s crushing defeat Link copied to clipboard "With the red card, everything was over" Álvaro Arbeloa reacts to Real Madrid knocked out by Bayern tonight 🗣️ 🎙️ @Becky_Ives_ | 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/vYSmKuyYZH — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 10:17PM Bayern celebrate an extraordinary victory Link copied to clipboard Bayern Munich players embrace their supporters following that enthralling win  Credit: Michaela Stache/REUTERS Vincent Kompany has led Bayern Munich into the Champions League semi-finals Credit: ANNA SZILAGYI/Shutterstock Editorial 10:07PM The semi-finals are set Link copied to clipboard Arsenal played out a goalless stalemate with Sporting at the Emirates to secure their passage into the semi-finals with a 1-0 aggregate victory. Bayern and Arsenal’s progress set up the following semi-finals... The Champions League semi-finals are locked in 🍿 pic.twitter.com/iqqz83GzGP — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 9:59PM FT: Bayern Munich 4 Real Madrid 3 (6-4) Link copied to clipboard What an exceptional game of football. Real’s indiscipline has cost them, with Camavinga’s red card handing Bayern the advantage. The home side pounced, with Luis Diaz and Olise netting late goals to seal the victory and secure Bayern’s passage into the semi-finals. Real are furious and surround the referee. Guler is shown a late red for his protests. It won’t change the outcome. Bayern are victorious in a Champions League classic. Michael Olise curled in Bayern Munich’s fourth goal of the night to seal the 6-4 aggregate victory  Credit: ALEXANDRA BEIER/AFP 9:56PM GOAL! Olise settles the tie with a beauty Link copied to clipboard Bayern are through to the semi-finals and Olise has sealed the victory with a superb goal. The winger is unleashed on the counter and from just inside the penalty area, he curls a sumptuous effort into the top corner. It cannons off the post as it goes in. The Allianz Arena erupts and Real are floored. Bayern have done it. Michael Olise wraps up the tie in STYLE 🤩 Bayern Munich knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League, and progress into the semi-finals 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/G0Id524l7V — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 9:55PM 90+3 min: Bayern Munich 3 Real Madrid 3 (5-4) Link copied to clipboard Desperate times for Real, who are throwing everyone forward. Can Bayern hold on?  9:53PM 90 min: Bayern Munich 3 Real Madrid 3 (5-4) Link copied to clipboard The range from which Luis Diaz scored is exactly the area that Camavinga would have covered. Just over two minutes between the red card and Bayern’s third goal. There’s four minutes of added time. Can Real find a late goal to rescue this tie? 9:50PM GOAL! Luis Diaz curls in a deflected effort Link copied to clipboard Is that the goal which settles this tie and secures Bayern’s passage into the semi-finals? Luis Diaz plays a neat one-two with Musiala, who flicks the ball into the winger’s path. He takes a touch out of his feet and bends an effort into the far corner. It takes a deflection off Eder Militao and flies into the net. Luis Díaz that is SPECIAL 💥 Bayern Munich lead on aggregate against 10-men Real Madrid in the 89th minute 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/2fnWDT402B — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 9:49PM RED CARD! Camavinga is dismissed after a second yellow Link copied to clipboard Camavinga only came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute and he commits an insignificant foul on Kane. After messing around with the ball and holding onto it for too long, the referee reaches into his pocket and reveals a second yellow card for the young midfielder. It’s such a needless red card and Camavinga may have cost his side. Eduardo Camavinga is SENT OFF in the 85th minute with a second booking 😳 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/uDa2iX7JTh — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 9:47PM 85 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard Kane slams an effort at goal which takes a wicked deflection off Camavinga. With Lunin diving the other way, Rudiger makes a pivotal interception to clear the ball.  9:45PM 83 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard Vinicius Junior pounces on a mistake from Upamecamo and dribbles towards Bayern’s penalty area. However, the defender recovers admirably and uses his pace to catch up with the Real forward, who can’t dig out a shot or a cross. 9:43PM 80 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard Mbappe was temporarily down and receiving treatment. After leaving the pitch for 30 seconds, he re-enters the action. He seemed to be holding his groin earlier but looks okay to continue. He’s been unplayable for Real this evening. 9:39PM 78 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard Olise has come alive in these last five minutes. Once again, he cuts inside, drifting away from Guler and Mendy. The winger tries to bend an audacious effort into the far top corner, but it narrowly sails over the bar. You know what Olise is going to do when he gets the ball, but you can’t stop him. Camavinga is then awarded a yellow card for halting a Bayern attack. 9:37PM 75 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard Upamecano heads a golden chance wide. Olise curls such an inviting free kick into the box. Upamecano escapes his marker and heads wide from point-blank range. Somehow, we remain without a goal in this second half.  9:34PM 72 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard What a chance for Real. Mbappe uses his blistering acceleration to breeze past Tah. He gets to the byline and pulls the ball back for Vinicius Junior with a low cross. However, the Brazilian doesn’t connect with his first-time strike and Bayern scramble it clear.  9:33PM 70 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard No goals yet in this second half. If the scoreline stays as it is, we will go into extra-time.  The second half hasn’t quite yielded the same level of drama and action as the first Credit: RONALD WITTEK/Shutterstock Editorial 9:30PM 68 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard It’s Lunin’s turn to make an eye-catching save as Olise cuts inside and shoots. It could have been going off target but Lunin uses his towering frame to tip the ball over the bar. 9:28PM 66 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard Kimmich attempts to find Davies with a fizzing through ball, but the midfielder just slightly overhits it, allowing Lunin to gather. Valverde netted a goal against Girona at the weekend, and from similar range outside of the box, he powers a venomous effort at Neuer. However, the goalkeeper is up to the task and makes a solid stop. 9:24PM 63 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard Sensational defending from Alexander-Arnold. Kane plays in Luis Diaz, who thinks he is through on goal. Alexander-Arnold tracks back and makes a last-ditch challenge to stop his former Liverpool teammate from shooting.  9:23PM 61 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard Changes for both sides. Gnabry has struggled to influence the game this evening and he comes off, with Musiala on his replacement. Arbeloa adds more security to his midfield as Camavinga replaces Brahim Diaz.  9:21PM 60 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard Real look incredibly dangerous when they get forward. Mbappe’s pace and directness is frightening. Bayern are finding him almost impossible to contain. 9:18PM 57 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard That is fantastic defending from Tah. The centre-back is confronted with the terrifying task of defending one-on-one against Mbappe. The striker works some space and shoots, but Tah makes a magnificent block. 9:17PM 55 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard What a save from Neuer. Real are so close to a fourth goal on the night. That is vintage Alexander-Arnold. The right back is in possession, picks his head up, spots Mbappe’s run and delivers a menacing cross into the box. Mbappe sneaks in between Upamecano and Laimer to meet the cross at the back post. The forward directs an effort at goal, but Neuer stands firm to make a crucial save from point-blank range. 9:15PM 52 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard Bellingham dispossesses Pavlovic on the halfway line, with Real set to launch a counter through Mbappe. Luckily for Pavlovic, the referee awards a free kick. It was a never a foul. Bellingham won the ball fairly and can’t believe it. Bayern have got away with one there. 9:12PM 50 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard Mendy pushes Olise in the back, giving Bayern a free kick and allowing everyone to take a breath. 9:09PM 47 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard Bayern nearly score at the start of the second half. Davies gets forward and his cross breaks to Kane. The ball is eventually worked to Luis Diaz, who fires a low effort which deflects just wide. That could have gone anywhere. 9:07PM 46 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard We are back under way for the second. Bayern have made a half-time change, with Davies replacing Stanisic. Real are unchanged at the break. Can the second half replicate the drama of the first? 9:04PM Bayern’s free-scoring Englishman Link copied to clipboard No English player has ever scored more goals than Harry Kane (12) in a single Champions League campaign 👏 pic.twitter.com/lWUGD9OrpC — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 HARRY KANE SCORES HIS 50TH GOAL OF THE SEASON FOR BAYERN! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/wz0I8RymYq — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 8:52PM HT: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard What a breathless and exhilarating half of football. Five goals and unlimited drama. This is the Champions League at its very best. Kylian Mbappe celebrates after netting Real Madrid’s thrid goal of the evening Credit: Kai Pfaffenbach/REUTERS 8:49PM 45 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 3 (4-4) Link copied to clipboard Kompany felt that Stanisic was fouled in the build-up to that third goal. He’s complaining, but his protests are being ignored. 8:46PM GOAL! Mbappe bags Real’s third of the first half Link copied to clipboard Bellingham plays in Vinicius Junior, who dribbles at Tah. The Brazilian waits for Mbappe to arrive in support and plays a perfectly-weighted ball through to his attacking partner. Mbappe then clinically slides a one-on-one effort under Neuer. Madrid are back ahead on the night and we are back level on aggregate. Unbelievable. What. A. Game. Vini assists Kylian Mbappé and this tie is level AGAIN 🤯 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/pnD0prkN0X — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 8:44PM 41 min: Bayern Munich 2 Real Madrid 2 (4-3) Link copied to clipboard Real are so close to a third goal. Brahim Diaz unleashes Vinicius Junior with a lofted ball over the top. The Brazilian collects the ball before firing an effort which clips the bar. You can’t take your eyes off this game. 8:42PM GOAL! Kane puts Bayern back in front on aggregate Link copied to clipboard Once again, Bayern respond to a Real goal, and of course, it’s Kane. Upamecano advances with the ball and whips an intelligent pass into Kane. The Bayern talisman finds some space between Alexander-Arnold and Eder Militao, before clinically powering an effort into the bottom corner. Lunin has no chance and that is Kane at his very best. Fifty goals in a season. What an achievement for Harry Kane. Special footballer, and arguably still underrated. This is an incredible game. Every attack looks like it will bring a goal. Harry Kane scores his 50th club goal of the season to give Bayern the advantage again 🔥 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/gSnHthSQIb — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 8:39PM 35 min: Bayern Munich 1 Real Madrid 2 (3-3) Link copied to clipboard Neuer is enduring an uncharacteristically poor evening. Credit: Anna Szilagyi/Shutterstock A great free-kick, but surely that was another Neuer howler? 8:37PM 33 min: Bayern Munich 1 Real Madrid 2 (3-3) Link copied to clipboard Guler’s first half double has hauled Real back into this contest. Bayern haven’t been that bad, but Neuer’s early mistake and Guler’s unexpected free kick has thrown this game into uncertainty. 8:32PM GOAL! Guler nets a stunning free kick Link copied to clipboard What an incredible goal from the Real youngster. The visitors win a free kick in such a dangerous position and Alexander-Arnold is stood over it. Everyone thinks the former Liverpool man is going to take it, but Guler steps up and whips an effort into the top corner. Neuer gets a hand to it, but he can’t keep the effort out. It was strange goalkeeping from Neuer, who didn’t even dive, but take nothing away from Guler. The playmaker is having a dreamy first half. Take a bow, Arda Güler 😮‍💨 Real Madrid go 2-1 up on the night, and back level on aggregate 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/ygM7aznsmo — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 8:30PM 27 min: Bayern Munich 1 Real Madrid 1 (3-2) Link copied to clipboard Once again, Bayern hurl a corner into the box and Lunin completely misses it. The goalkeeper looks so uncomfortable from crosses. However, Lunin redeems himself as he makes an eye-catching save to parry away Kimmich’s arrowed strike from outside the area. 8:28PM 25 min: Bayern Munich 1 Real Madrid 1 (3-2) Link copied to clipboard Taking all early action and drama into consideration, Kane has played a very low-key role in these opening stages. Olise bursts into life and cuts inside to shoot with his left foot, but his effort is blocked.  8:25PM 23 min: Bayern Munich 1 Real Madrid 1 (3-2) Link copied to clipboard Mendy gallops into Bayern’s penalty area and is confronted by Tah. Both players are holding each other and eventually fall to the ground. There are some half-hearted appeals for a penalty from some Real players, but the referee isn’t interested. 8:22PM 20 min: Bayern Munich 1 Real Madrid 1 (3-2) Link copied to clipboard What a chance for Mbappe. Vinicius Junior drifts out to the left wing and threads a delightful ball through to the onrushing Mbappe, who is racing in on goal. The Frenchman should shoot with his left foot, but he lets the ball run across his body so he can use his right. This allows Laimer to track back and make a goal-saving challenge. 8:21PM 18 min: Bayern Munich 1 Real Madrid 1 (3-2) Link copied to clipboard Since his costly error inside the first minute, Neuer has had the ball at his feet on a couple occasions and opted for the simple pass. The 40-year-old is arguably the greatest goalkeeper of the modern era, but he’s still capable of making glaring mistakes.  8:18PM 15 min: Bayern Munich 1 Real Madrid 1 (3-2) Link copied to clipboard Now the game has settled down, it looks like Bayern have wrestled back the control after a frantic start. Eder Militao makes a risky sliding challenge inside the penalty area as he tackles Diaz, who has looked extremely lively in these first 15 minutes. 8:16PM 13 min: Bayern Munich 1 Real Madrid 1 (3-2) Link copied to clipboard Real have already paid a massive price for the absence of Courtois. Lunin looked uncomfortable with the ball at his feet in the first leg, and appears equally shaky when trying to deal with set pieces. Bayern launch another corner in the box, but on this occasion, a Real player is fouled and Lunin survives. 8:13PM 10 min: Bayern Munich 1 Real Madrid 1 (3-2) Link copied to clipboard You can’t take your eyes off this game. Anyone who was expecting a cagey match has been emphatically proven wrong courtesy of a mad opening 10 minutes. A perplexed Vincent Kompany was probably wondering if Manuel Neuer spent this afternoon watching Lloris Karius videos. Real Madrid’s ability to benefit from their opponents’ mystifying mistakes in the most consequential games is remarkable. On this occasion, their problem is that their own keeper has matched Neuer’s rare inefficiency. Neither of these keepers appears likely to contend for the golden glove this season. 8:09PM GOAL! Pavlovic strikes back for Bayern Link copied to clipboard Diaz does well to win a corner off Alexander-Arnold. Kimmich swings a ball into the box and Lunin won’t want to see this again... The Real goalkeeper is outmuscled and fails to deal with the corner, allowing Pavlovic to head in from point-blank range. That is nearly as bad as Neuer’s earlier error. Both goalkeepers have now gifted the opposition a goal. Pavlovic’s header has propelled Bayern ahead again on aggregate. Bayern make it 1-1 inside just six minutes, and regain their lead on aggregate 🥵 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/D9a2x7GYSA — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 8:06PM 4 min: Bayern Munich 0 Real Madrid 1 (2-2) Link copied to clipboard What a ridiculous start to this game. That early goal will give Real so much belief. All Bayern’s hard work in the first leg has unravelled. 8:05PM GOAL! Guler scores just 35 seconds in Link copied to clipboard Incredible scenes! What was Neuer doing?! The ball is played back to the goalkeeper, who attempts an ambitious switch of play. He gets the execution completely wrong and it falls to Guler. The Real man can’t believe his luck as he sweeps the ball into an empty net. What a stunning start to this game. We are now level on aggregate. Arda Güler scores from range just 45 seconds into the game after Neuer's mistake 🚀 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/jx8lcHCtT0 — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 8:02PM Kick-off Link copied to clipboard Bayern get us under way in Munich. Who will prevail and secure their place in the Champions League semi-finals? 7:58PM The teams are out Link copied to clipboard These two European heavyweights are ready. Both star-studded line-ups emerge from the tunnel as the Champions League anthem creates a defeaning noise inside the Allianz Arena. 7:48PM The Bayern fans are bringing the noise Link copied to clipboard "It's insane the noise, they've been bouncing for an hour" Steven Gerrard reacts to the atmosphere from Bayern fans before kick off tonight 🤯 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/XF5rJFaxH3 — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 7:46PM Clash of the goal-scoring titans Link copied to clipboard Tonight pits the top two Champions League scorers of the 2025/26 season against each other once again. Kylian Mbappe has 14 goals, while Kane has netted 11. Both forwards scored in the previous leg. Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe in action during the first leg Credit: Gonzalo Fuentes/REUTERS 7:41PM Owen Hargreaves says the pressure is on Alvaro Arbeloa Link copied to clipboard "He knows if he doesn't win this competition, he probably won't be in the job next season" Owen Hargreaves on Álvaro Arbeloa 👀 📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/JGYd70wlJ6 — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 7:38PM The players are out for the warm-ups Link copied to clipboard Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise in full focus  Credit: Kai Pfaffenbach/REUTERS Real Madrid need a huge performance from Vinicius Junior  Credit: AFP/KARL-JOSEF HILDENBRAND 7:30PM Steve McManaman on player power at Real Madrid Link copied to clipboard "The players are the boss of Real Madrid!" Steve McManaman on why being the manager of the 15-time European champions is so hard 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/hlWhONYDNO — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2026 7:24PM Arsenal are also in action this evening Link copied to clipboard The Premier League leaders hold a slender 1-0 advantage over Sporting after last week’s first leg in Portugal. Kai Havertz struck a late winner for Arsenal, who are the favourites to advance into the semi-finals. Kai Havertz celebrates after putting Arsenal into a late lead against Sporting Credit: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images Europe 7:15PM Both sides arriving earlier on Link copied to clipboard 💯 pic.twitter.com/UDXCsjpJz6 — FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) April 15, 2026 🚶 ¡Efectivos listos! pic.twitter.com/j1qUifse8s — Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) April 15, 2026 7:06PM Paris Saint-Germain await in the next round Link copied to clipboard On Tuesday evening, PSG beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield to secure a 4-0 aggregate victory and progress into the Champions League semi-finals. A second-half double from the irrepressible Ousmane Dembele sealed the win, with the reigning European champions looking like the leading candidates to lift the trophy for a successive season. PSG against either Bayern or Real is a formidable semi-final match-up, with all eyes on the Allianz Arena this evening. Last night’s other quarter-final saw Atletico Madrid squeeze past Barcelona (3-2 on aggregate) despite losing 2-1 in the second leg. Diego Simeone’s men will play either Arsenal or Sporting in the semi-finals. Ousmane Dembele scored twice at Anfield, helping Paris Saint-Germain to a 4-0 aggregate victory over Liverpool Credit: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe 7:02PM The teams in full Link copied to clipboard Bayern Munich: Neuer, Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer, Kimmich, Pavlovic, Olise, Gnabry, Diaz, Kane.  Subs: Urbig, Kim, Goretzka, Musiala, Jackson, Davies, Ito, Guerreiro, Osmani.  Real Madrid: Lunin, Alexander-Arnold, Eder Militao, Rudiger, Mendy, Valverde, Bellingham, Guler, Diaz, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior.  Subs: Gonzalez, Navarro, Carvajal, Alaba, Camavinga, Gonzalo Garcia, Carreras, Ceballos, Francisco Garcia, Huijsen, Mastantuono, Pitarch.  Referee: Slavko Vincic  6:51PM Real Madrid team news Link copied to clipboard Alvaro Arbeloa has named four changes to last week’s first-leg line-up. Jude Bellingham made a positive impact from the bench in that game and starts this evening. Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy and Brahim Diaz also come in. Following his yellow card in last week’s first leg, Aurelien Tchouameni is suspended, while Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras and Thiago Pitarch drop to the bench. Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo are missing due to injuries. 📋✅ ¡Nuestro XI inicial! 🆚 @FCBayernES pic.twitter.com/0bwFtzk5zq — Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) April 15, 2026 6:50PM Bayern Munich team news Link copied to clipboard Vincent Kompany has named the same team which won the first leg in Madrid. Harry Kane was rested St Pauli and begins from the outset this evening. Serge Gnabry is also back, after missing the St Pauli match due to a precautionary issue. Lennart Karl and Sven Ulreich are absent from the squad with injuries.  Our starting XI for tonight! 💪 Let's go, boys. pic.twitter.com/3nQwEaqZat — FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) April 15, 2026 6:46PM What happened in last week’s first leg? Link copied to clipboard It was a chaotic game in Madrid, with both teams spurning some glorious chances. Dayot Upamecano and Serge Gnabry missed golden opportunities for Bayern, while Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior forced solid saves from Manuel Neuer. Clinical finishes from Diaz and Kane, either side of half-time, put Bayern into a 2-0 lead. The visitors were purring, and Real were flagging, but the home side wrestled back some control, with Mbappe pulling a goal back in the 74th minute. Real’s performance was characterised by a series of errors on the ball and lapses in concentration, and on another night, Bayern could have scored four or five. However, Real fought back, and with the aggregate score at 2-1, all possibilities seem plausible ahead of the second leg in Munich. Harry Kane slotted Bayern Munich into a two-goal lead after 46 minutes Credit: OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP Kylian Mbappe hauled Real Madrid back into contention with a close-range finish to make it 2-1 Credit: Europa Press Sports/Europa Press 6:36PM Tonight’s venue Link copied to clipboard The Allianz Arena in all its glory ahead of tonight’s game between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid  Credit: Kevin Voigt/Getty Images Europe 6:30PM All to play for in Munich Link copied to clipboard Hello and welcome to our coverage of this Champions League quarter-final second-leg game between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena. When Harry Kane doubled Bayern’s lead within 20 seconds of the second half in last week’s first leg in Spain, Real looked on the verge of collapse. Luiz Diaz had already handed Vincent Kompany’s side the advantage with a composed 41st-minute finish, before Kane swept in Bayern’s second.  The Santiago Bernabeu became a cauldron of despair and anxiety. Still, Real, inspired by Jude Bellingham’s introduction from the bench, rallied as Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior both came close to scoring. Trent Alexander-Arnold eventually set up Mbappe with a brilliant cross, and the French forward tapped in from close range to halve the deficit, leaving the tie delicately balanced.  Unsurprisingly, Bayern are cruising to the Bundesliga title. They smashed St Pauli 5-0 at the weekend, extending their unbeaten league run to ten matches, while also breaking the record for the most Bundesliga goals scored in a single season. Jamal Musiala’s early header was Bayern’s 101st league goal, equalling the record they set in the 1971/72 campaign. The full-time result ensured that the German powerhouse have now scored 105 goals in 29 Bundesliga games this season. Bayern’s overwhelming domestic superiority meant that Kane and Aleksander Pavlovic were unused substitutes against St Pauli. Other key players such as Diaz, Michael Olise, Joshua Kimmich, Josip Stanisic, and Jonathan Tah all either started on the bench or were withdrawn in the second half. Serge Gnabry missed the match but is ready to return. The free-scoring Germans are well rested and overflowing with confidence, and look like serious contenders for this season’s Champions League. Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s stuttering domestic campaign was dealt another blow at the weekend as Alvaro Arbeloa’s men drew 1-1 against Girona in LaLiga at the Bernabeu. Federico Valverde powered Real into a 51st-minute lead, before Thomas Lemar netted an equaliser. Barcelona’s commanding 4-1 victory over Espanyol meant that the Catalans extended their LaLiga advantage to nine points. With just eight league fixtures remaining, Real have seemingly allowed the title to escape their grasp. Only a Champions League trophy can rescue what has been a hugely disappointing season for the Spanish giants. However, they’ll need a win in Germany over Bayern to have any chance of progressing into the semi-finals.  Kick-off is at 20:00, with team news to follow shortly.