UEFA Champions League Semi-Final: Bayern Munich's Comeback Falls Short Against Real Madrid
Controversial Offside Call Mars Bayern's Comeback Hopes
The drama wasn't finished yet! Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt did...
In a thrilling and controversial UEFA Champions League semi-final, Real Madrid emerged victorious over Bayern Munich with a 2-1 comeback win. Despite a late surge from Bayern, a disputed offside decision ultimately dashed their hopes of an equalizer.
Matthijs de Ligt's late goal for Bayern was ruled out for offside, leaving the German giants heartbroken. The decision sparked outrage among Bayern fans and players alike, who felt that de Ligt was clearly onside.
The controversial call overshadowed Bayern's valiant effort in the second half. After going down 1-0, Bayern fought back and equalized through Karim Benzema's own goal. They then pushed for a winner, but the offside call ultimately proved their undoing.
"We had the game in our hands," said Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann. "The offside call was a joke. It cost us the match."
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised his team's resilience and character. "We knew it would be a tough game, but we never gave up," said Ancelotti. "We showed our quality and our experience in the end."
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