Real Madrid leaves Germany unbeaten after 2-2 vs Bayern

Vinicius Junior’s brace helped Real Madrid secure a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash with Bayern Munich.

The Brazilian forward capitalized on two errors from Bayern defender Kim Min-jae, first displaying his pace to beat the defender and slotting the ball past goalkeeper Manuel Neuer for the opener. He then coolly converted a penalty after Kim fouled Rodrygo in the box.

England captain Harry Kane pulled one back for Bayern with a penalty of his own early in the second half, after Jamal Musiala was brought down by Lucas Vazquez in the box. Shortly after, Leroy Sane leveled the score with a powerful strike inside the near post.

Despite Bayern’s early dominance, Real Madrid took the lead against the run of play, but a quick turnaround in the second half saw the momentum shift back to the German side.

Bayern continued to apply pressure and had opportunities to extend their lead, but a late mistake by Kim, who fouled Rodrygo in the box, allowed Real Madrid to equalize from the penalty spot.

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With the tie finely poised, both teams head into the second leg at the Bernabeu Stadium with everything to play for.