Real Madrid Draw Against Bayern Munich in Thrilling Champions League Clash
Vinicius Junior Shines with Two Goals for Los Blancos
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Real Madrid and Bayern Munich played to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Tuesday night.
Vinicius Junior was the star of the show for Real Madrid, scoring two goals including a brilliant solo effort that left the Bayern defense in his wake. The Brazilian winger opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a clinical finish after being played in by Karim Benzema.
Bayern Munich equalized just before half-time through Leon Goretzka, who headed home from close range after a cross from Robert Lewandowski. The German champions took the lead for the first time in the 52nd minute through Joshua Kimmich, who curled a beautiful shot into the top corner.
Vinicius Junior completed his brace in the 64th minute with another stunning goal. The Brazilian picked up the ball on the left wing and drove at the Bayern defense before cutting inside and firing a low shot into the bottom corner.
The draw leaves the tie finely poised ahead of the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on May 4. Real Madrid will be confident of progressing to the final after their impressive performance in Munich, but Bayern Munich will be hoping to turn the tables on home soil.
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