FC Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid CF in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League 2025/26 quarter-final tie, overturning the aggregate score from the first leg. The match took place at Football Arena Munich on April 15, 2026, securing Bayern's progression to the semi-finals and eliminating Real Madrid from the competition.
Match Result
Bayern Munich celebrated the victory with fans after the match, having overcome the deficit from the first leg to advance.
Goals and Key Assists
- Harry Kane scored a goal and provided an assist.
- Michael Olise scored a goal.
- Luis Díaz scored a goal.
- Joshua Kimmich provided an assist.
- Dayot Upamecano provided an assist.
- Jamal Musiala entered as a substitute and provided an assist.
- Kylian Mbappé scored one goal for Real Madrid.
- Aleksandar Pavlović scored a goal.
Player Performances
Bayern Munich
- Dayot Upamecano — Played as a defender, credited with defensive work against Vinícius Júnior, and provided an assist for a goal.
- Joshua Kimmich — Played as a midfielder and provided an assist.
- Konrad Laimer — Played as a fullback and switched flanks during the match.
- Manuel Neuer — Made saves for Bayern Munich.
- Aleksandar Pavlović — Scored a goal.
Real Madrid
- Éder Militão — Played as a defender and was noted for defensive interceptions.
- Kylian Mbappé — Scored one goal.
- Eduardo Camavinga — Received a second yellow card during the match.
- Antonio Rüdiger — Played for Real Madrid and received at least one yellow card.
- Ferland Mendy — Played as a defender.
Match Events
- Bayern Munich scored multiple goals during the match.
- Real Madrid scored at least two goals.
- Eduardo Camavinga received a second yellow card.
- A free kick by Arda Güler led to a goal for Real Madrid.
- The match included situations where penalty decisions were not given.
Officiating
Slavko Vinčić served as the match referee.
Multiple sources report that the author of the BFW Match Awards article criticized the officiating, stating that a free kick leading to a Real Madrid goal was awarded following a disputed foul, that a potential handball penalty was not given to Bayern Munich, and that no yellow cards were shown to Antonio Rüdiger for several fouls.
Coaching
Vincent Kompany is the head coach of Bayern Munich. The victory over Real Madrid in this tie was noted by multiple sources as an achievement not accomplished by a Bayern Munich coach in over a decade.
Post-Match Awards
A post-match article from Bavarian Football Works presented awards for player performances:
- Jersey Swap — Referee Slavko Vinčić. The article's author stated the officiating was perceived as biased. Real Madrid players Éder Militão and Kylian Mbappé were also mentioned.
- Der Kaiser (Best Defensive Player) — Dayot Upamecano. The article noted his defensive work against Vinícius Júnior and an assist for a goal. Konrad Laimer was also mentioned.
- Fußballgott (Best Midfielder) — Joshua Kimmich. The article cited his role in controlling the team's tempo and providing an assist.
- Der Bomber (Most Offensive Impact) — Michael Olise. The article noted his goal and chance creation. Luis Díaz and Jamal Musiala were also mentioned.
- Meister of the Match — Harry Kane and the home fans. The article cited Kane's goal and assist, and the support from the stadium crowd.
Fan Attendance
Bayern Munich fans attended the match at Football Arena Munich and were present during the post-match celebrations.