This match was the 30th iteration of the fixture in UEFA competition. It was expected to be a high-stakes encounter, and it did not disappoint.
On April 15, 2023, Bayern Munich hosted Real Madrid at Allianz Arena in Munich. Kick-off was at 8 p.m. BST (3 p.m. ET). The referee for the match was Slavko Vinčić from Slovenia.
Bayern Munich won the match 4-3 and progressed 6-4 on aggregate. Harry Kane made history by becoming the first English player to score 50 goals for a club in Europe’s major leagues in 95 years.
Real Madrid faced significant challenges during the match. Aurélien Tchouaméni was suspended, while Thibaut Courtois missed out due to a thigh injury. Bayern’s Sven Ulreich was also sidelined with a muscle injury. Rodrygo’s absence due to a knee injury further complicated matters for Real Madrid.
The match featured intense action—two red cards were issued, one to Eduardo Camavinga and another to Arda Guler after the final whistle. Alvaro Arbeloa expressed disbelief over the sending off, stating, “It is really unbelievable that you send off a player for this action.”
Michael Olise was named player of the match for his standout performance. Observers noted the game’s drama, highlighting seven goals and two red cards as part of an unforgettable night in European football.
Harry Kane remarked on the difficulty of the match: “It was a tough game. We knew it was going to be difficult. Real Madrid and the Champions League have this special connection… I think we have done that.” Details remain unconfirmed about potential repercussions from this thrilling encounter.
This victory propels Bayern Munich forward in their quest for European glory while leaving Real Madrid’s future uncertain as they exit the tournament earlier than expected.