Substitute Joselu emerged as the hero for Real Madrid, propelling them to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu and securing their spot in the 2024 UEFA Champions League final.
With Bayern substitute Alphonso Davies initially putting the visitors in the lead, the stage seemed set for a Bayern triumph. However, Joselu had other plans, coming off the bench to snatch two close-range goals in the dying moments of the match, clinching a remarkable 4-3 aggregate victory for the La Liga champions.
Despite Real’s dominance for much of the game, it was Bayern’s Manuel Neuer who initially stole the spotlight with a series of impressive saves, denying Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior’s efforts.
As the match progressed, Neuer’s heroics seemed to pave the way for Bayern to capitalise on the counter, with Davies seizing the opportunity to score his first goal in the competition, breaking the deadlock in the 68th minute.
Yet, as history often dictates, Real Madrid refused to concede defeat easily. Joselu capitalised on a mistake from Neuer, levelling the score in the 88th minute, before sealing the deal with a tap-in during stoppage time, leaving German fans heartbroken.
With this victory, Real Madrid now sets its sights on the final showdown against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on June 1st.
