Thomas Tuchel

Ecstasy and controversy: Comeback kings Real stun Bayern to reach UCL final

Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final on Wednesday with Joselu striking twice in the dying minutes, earning them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate. Alphonso Davies smashed the visiting German giants ahead in the second half but record 14-time winners Madrid produced a sensational comeback with Joselu netting in the 88th and 91st minutes. Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made his first error leading goal since 2021 in the competition which gifted Real their first goal and the Bavarians had a controversial offside decision that went against them late in the game.  The Daily Star's sports podcast Pitch Perfect brings you a spirited discussion on all the major events that transpired in the game in its latest episode. 

'Absolute disaster': Bayern coach Tuchel slams late offside call

"The first error is made by the linesman, the second comes from the referee," Tuchel said.

Tuchel tells players to find their inner child at Bernabeu

After last week's 2-2 draw in Germany, Bayern will have to beat Real in their own back yard if they are to reach the final at Wembley.

Bayern look to thrive ‘on knife’s edge’ at Bernabeu

Six-time Champions League winners Bayern Munich head into Wednesday's second semi-final at Real Madrid, looking to change the narrative surrounding their disappointing season.

Bayern ready for winner-takes-all match at Real: Tuchel

The Bavarians struck twice in four minutes early in the second half with a shot from Leroy Sane and a Harry Kane penalty to turn the game around after Vinicius Jr had put the visitors ahead in the 24th against the run of play.

Bayern ready for 'extraordinary' Bellingham: Tuchel

Tuesday's clash at the Allianz Arena between 14-time winners Real and Bayern, with six Champions League titles, is the most played semi-final in the competition's history.

Bayern standing in the way of Real's 15th UCL title

Real Madrid are on a mission to clinch their 15th UEFA Champions League title but face Bayern Munich in a high-voltage clash in the semifinals of the competition. Can Bayern stop Real in their tracks? Real, on the other hand, only have the mighty German in their way and if they make it to the finals, the odds weigh heavily in their favour because Los Blancos have a reputation for not losing finals. The last time they lost a final in Europe was 43 years ago. Since then, they've won all of the eight finales they've played in. 

Real wary of Bayern in 'European Clasico'

The Munich clash also pits two England superstars against each other.

'Catastrophe' for Nagelsmann if Germany flop at Euro 2024, says Bayern chief

Honorary Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness said it would be "a catastrophe" for Julian Nagelsmann if Germany are not successful at Euro 2024 after turning down the chance to return to his club.

May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024

Ecstasy and controversy: Comeback kings Real stun Bayern to reach UCL final

Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final on Wednesday with Joselu striking twice in the dying minutes, earning them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate. Alphonso Davies smashed the visiting German giants ahead in the second half but record 14-time winners Madrid produced a sensational comeback with Joselu netting in the 88th and 91st minutes. Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made his first error leading goal since 2021 in the competition which gifted Real their first goal and the Bavarians had a controversial offside decision that went against them late in the game.  The Daily Star's sports podcast Pitch Perfect brings you a spirited discussion on all the major events that transpired in the game in its latest episode. 

May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024

'Absolute disaster': Bayern coach Tuchel slams late offside call

"The first error is made by the linesman, the second comes from the referee," Tuchel said.

May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024

Tuchel tells players to find their inner child at Bernabeu

After last week's 2-2 draw in Germany, Bayern will have to beat Real in their own back yard if they are to reach the final at Wembley.

May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024

Bayern look to thrive ‘on knife’s edge’ at Bernabeu

Six-time Champions League winners Bayern Munich head into Wednesday's second semi-final at Real Madrid, looking to change the narrative surrounding their disappointing season.

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024

Bayern ready for winner-takes-all match at Real: Tuchel

The Bavarians struck twice in four minutes early in the second half with a shot from Leroy Sane and a Harry Kane penalty to turn the game around after Vinicius Jr had put the visitors ahead in the 24th against the run of play.

April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024

Bayern ready for 'extraordinary' Bellingham: Tuchel

Tuesday's clash at the Allianz Arena between 14-time winners Real and Bayern, with six Champions League titles, is the most played semi-final in the competition's history.

April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024

Bayern standing in the way of Real's 15th UCL title

Real Madrid are on a mission to clinch their 15th UEFA Champions League title but face Bayern Munich in a high-voltage clash in the semifinals of the competition. Can Bayern stop Real in their tracks? Real, on the other hand, only have the mighty German in their way and if they make it to the finals, the odds weigh heavily in their favour because Los Blancos have a reputation for not losing finals. The last time they lost a final in Europe was 43 years ago. Since then, they've won all of the eight finales they've played in. 

April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024

Real wary of Bayern in 'European Clasico'

The Munich clash also pits two England superstars against each other.

April 26, 2024
April 26, 2024

'Catastrophe' for Nagelsmann if Germany flop at Euro 2024, says Bayern chief

Honorary Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness said it would be "a catastrophe" for Julian Nagelsmann if Germany are not successful at Euro 2024 after turning down the chance to return to his club.

April 26, 2024
April 26, 2024

Gnabry to return, Sane doubtful for Bayern's Real clash

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said forward Serge Gnabry "will play and will score" in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Real Madrid, but Leroy Sane's status for the match is in doubt.

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