Bayern Munich Eliminate Real Madrid 4-3 (6-4 agg) in Seven-Goal Thriller – Kimmich Masterclass & Arda Güler’s Brace
April 16, 2026
A Champions League classic at the Allianz Arena! Arda Güler scored twice for Real Madrid, but Bayern Munich came back with late goals from Luis Díaz and Michael Olise to win 4-3 (6-4 agg) and advance to the semifinals. Joshua Kimmich was outstanding.
Bayern Munich produced one of the most dramatic nights of the 2025/26 Champions League season, defeating Real Madrid 4-3 at the Allianz Arena on April 15, 2026 (6-4 on aggregate) to advance to the semi-finals.The match was an absolute goal-fest. Arda Güler gave Real Madrid the lead in the 1st minute. Aleksandar Pavlović equalized with a header in the 6th minute, but Güler restored the lead with a stunning free-kick in the 29th. Harry Kane made it 2-2 in the 38th minute, and Kylian Mbappé put Real 2-3 up just before halftime. In the second half, Eduardo Camavinga’s red card in the 86th minute left Real Madrid with 9 men. Although Arda Güler scored again in the 90+5th minute, Bayern fought back with late goals from Luis Díaz (89') and Michael Olise (90+4') to complete a remarkable comeback.
StatsLook Key Insights:
xG: Bayern 2.32 – Real Madrid 2.18 (Very close, high luck factor in the final score)
Possession: Bayern 69% – Real 31%
Joshua Kimmich (Man of the Match – 8.8 rating): 136 touches, 102 accurate passes (86%), 4 key passes, 6 crosses (4 accurate). Complete midfield dominance.
Scored twice (1' & 29'), excellent xGoT of 0.48, but only 41 touches and 70% pass accuracy. He received a straight red card after the final whistle for confronting the referee.
Real Madrid’s disciplinary issues proved costly with two red cards. Bayern now face Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.
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