Bayern Downs Real Madrid, Advances to Semis

Bayern Munich moved into the UEFA Champions League semifinals after edging Real Madrid 4-3 on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Munich, completing a 6-4 win on aggregate.

The quarterfinal second leg swung late, with Bayern scoring in the 89th minute through Luis Diaz and then adding another in stoppage time via Michael Olise . Those goals turned a tight finish into a decisive push that confirmed Bayern’s progression.

Real Madrid had repeatedly seized the initiative early. Arda Guler struck in the first minute and scored again in the 29th, giving the visitors two separate first-half leads. Bayern responded through Aleksandar Pavlovic and Harry Kane , with Kane’s 12th goal of the competition bringing the score to 2-2.

Real went in front again before the break when Kylian Mbappe made it 3-2 in the 42nd minute. The match’s closing stages then became defined by discipline and controversy: Real were reduced to 10 men in the 86th minute after Eduardo Camavinga was shown a second yellow card. That decision was followed by post-match contention and a red card for Guler.

With the tie settled, Bayern’s next opponent is set: the German side will face Paris St Germain in the semifinals. The pairing places two major European clubs into a high-profile two-leg contest with significant global attention, given their international fan bases and commercial reach.

Elsewhere on the same day, Arsenal also advanced. The English club drew 0-0 with Sporting Lisbon , which was enough to secure a 1-0 aggregate victory and a place in the last four. Arsenal are scheduled to meet Atletico Madrid , who progressed after defeating Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate.