Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid on penalties and is finalist in the Champions League

April 25, 2012

The Germans fell 2-1 in Madrid, but they had won with the same result in their field. They won on penalties 3-1 and will play the final of the UEFA Champions League in their stadium.

Real Madrid begun winning the game, and even managed to get (undeservedly) 2-0 up with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo. However, Robben scored penalty and the final result was 2-1.

In the shootout, the keepers were great, but the local team’s kickers disappointed. It was 3-1 to Bayern Munich, which will play the final in their stadium.

Penalty shootout:

Bayern Munich Real Madrid

- Alaba scored - Ronaldo caught
- Gómez scored - Kaká caught
- Kroos caught - Alonso scored
- Lahm scored - Ramos missed
- Schweinsteiger scored

Lineups:

Real Madrid: Casillas; Arbeloa, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo; Xabi Alonso, Granero; Di Maria, Özil, Ronaldo; Benzema. Coach: José Mourinho.

Bayern de Múnich: Neuer; Lahm, Boateng, Badstuber, Alaba; Kroos, Schweinsteiger; Robben, Mller, Ribéry; Gómez. Coach: Jupp Heynckes.