Camavinga’s controversial sending-off in the 86th minute weakened Real Madrid
In a gripping Champions League quarterfinal second leg on Wednesday, Bayern Munich emerged victorious over Real Madrid with a final score of 4-3. The match, held in Munich, was marked by late drama as Luis Díaz and Michael Olise netted decisive goals, overturning the tie and securing a 6-4 aggregate triumph for Bayern.
Real Madrid’s hopes were severely undermined following a contentious refereeing decision in the 86th minute, when Eduardo Camavinga received a second yellow card for what appeared to be a minor foul on Harry Kane. This expulsion, prompted after persistent appeals from Bayern players and enforced by referee Slavko Vini, left Madrid a man down during the crucial final moments of the encounter.
Critical moments that shaped the outcome
Shortly after Camavinga’s dismissal, the momentum swung dramatically. Luis Díaz capitalized on Real Madrid’s numerical disadvantage, sending the ball into the right side of the net in the 89th minute, narrowing the deficit and injecting new life into Bayern’s attack. The game’s intensity escalated further into stoppage time, when Michael Olise delivered the coup de grâce, slotting a shot off the far post to seal Bayern’s comeback and confirm their progression in the tournament.
The match concluded amid palpable frustration from Real Madrid’s squad, who vocally disputed the legitimacy of the red card that arguably shifted the balance irreversibly in Bayern’s favor. Despite their efforts, Madrid could not recover from the setback, culminating in their exit from the Champions League at this stage.