Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 4-3 to reach champions league semi-finals

Bayern will face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the semi-finals

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April 16, 2026

Bayern Munich, Arsenal secure Champions League semi-final spots — Image: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

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Bayern Munich and Arsenal have advanced to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. Bayern defeated Real Madrid 4-3 in a thrilling encounter, while Arsenal drew 0-0 with Sporting Lisbon, securing their progression on aggregate. Bayern will face PSG, and Arsenal will play Atletico Madrid.

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Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 4-3 in a thrilling seven-goal match.
Arsenal drew 0-0 with Sporting Lisbon, securing a 1-0 aggregate win.
Both Bayern and Arsenal have now qualified for the Champions League semi-finals.

Bayern Munich and Arsenal secured their places in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday night, with the German club overcoming Real Madrid in a seven-goal encounter and the Gunners holding Sporting Lisbon to a draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 at the Allianz Arena to progress 6-4 on aggregate, following their 2-1 win in the first leg.

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Alexander Pavlovic opened the scoring for the hosts in the 6^th minute, before Arda Guler responded with two goals in the 1^st and 29^th minutes to level the tie. Harry Kane restored Bayern’s lead in the 38th minute, but Kylian Mbappe struck back for Real Madrid in the 42nd.

Luis Diaz put Bayern ahead in the 89^th minute, and Michael Olise sealed the result deep into stoppage time. Bayern will face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the semi-finals.

At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw by Sporting Lisbon but advanced 1-0 on aggregate courtesy of their first-leg result. The Gunners will meet Atletico Madrid in the next round.