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BAY 2-2 RMA: Real Madrid's Attacker Wins the MOTM Award After His Superb Display in Tonight's Match

opera.com 2024/5/17

A frenetic Champions League semi-final first leg ends 2-2 between Bayern and Madrid at Allianz Arena.

Vinicius’ well-taken opener after 24 minutes stunned the home crowd, who watched on frustrated as Tuchel’s side missed a few early chances.

Yet that annoyance turned to celebration in the second half as Sane lashed a fizzing strike past Lunin before Kane converted his penalty after Vazquez felled Musiala.

That quickfire turnaround saw the hosts seize the advantage, only for Kim to needlessly drag down Rodrygo in a mindless move at the back.

Vinicius made no mistake from 12 yards, levelling with seven minutes remaining to leave this tie in the balance before the return leg next week.

Neither team could truly be split on expected goals (xG) either, with Bayern accumulating 1.57 to Madrid’s 1.87, suggesting a fair result in Munich.

Bayern visit Stuttgart on Saturday before Wednesday’s second leg with Madrid, who host Cadiz on the weekend in search of the LaLiga title.

Madrid's Vinícius Júnior was named the man of the match after his outstanding performance against Bayern Munich

The Brazil international was dangerous every time he touched the ball and showed great movement to create space for himself to score the opener.

After the interval, his composed pass found Rodrygo in the box in the build-up to the spot kick which he scored to make it 2-2.

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