Real Madrid produce stunning Champions League comeback to sink Bayern Munich
Madrid win 4-3 on aggregate to reach semi-finals
Bayern were on the verge of knocking out Real Madrid and going to Wembley but two late goals in the Spanish capital...
Real Madrid produced a stunning Champions League comeback to sink Bayern Munich 2-1 and 4-3 on aggregate on Tuesday.
Trailing 2-1 from the first leg in Germany, Bayern took the lead in the Bernabeu through Arturo Vidal's 25th-minute strike.
However, Real hit back through a Sergio Ramos header 10 minutes later and then snatched victory in the 84th minute when substitute Marco Asensio curled home a superb effort.
Bayern were reduced to 10 men late on when Vidal was sent off for a second bookable offence.
Real will now face either Liverpool or Manchester City in the semi-finals.
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Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane: "I'm very proud of my players. They showed great character and belief. We knew it would be difficult but we never gave up." Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes: "We're very disappointed but we can't be too critical of our performance. We played well and created chances but Real Madrid were clinical in front of goal."Conclusion
Real Madrid's victory was a testament to their never-say-die attitude. Despite going behind in the tie, they refused to give up and eventually found a way to win. Their fighting spirit will be a major asset in the semi-finals as they bid to reach the final in Kiev. 
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