Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has urged his players to be brave in the "winner takes all" Champions League semi-final second leg at Real Madrid next Wednesday.
Tuesday's first leg at Bayern's Allianz Arena ended in a 2-2 draw, with Real forward Vinicius Junior scoring a double, including an 83rd-minute equalising penalty, to put the 14-time European champions in the driving seat for the return leg at the Bernabeu.
Vinicius gave Real the lead after 24 minutes but Bayern scored twice in four second-half minutes to wrestle back control, Leroy Sane with a stunning equaliser and Harry Kane converting a penalty.
Kim Min-jae fouled Rodrygo in the box with eight minutes remaining and Vinicius stepped up, drowning out a chorus of boos and whistles to blast home.
The draw makes Madrid favourites to progress in next week's return leg at the Bernabeu but Bayern, who dominated large parts of the match, will still have hope of making it to the final at Wembley in June.
"It feels a bit strange," said Bayern manager Tuchel. "But the situation is very clear: Win in Madrid, then off to Wembley. The winner takes it all.
"We will be ready and we accept the fight. We will go to Madrid with self-confidence. We have to be brave."
Before the match, Bayern fans unveiled a giant banner depicting Franz Beckenbauer, the legendary Bayern and Germany defender and coach who died in January age 78, which spanned from the grass to the rafters. It was a fitting tribute on a night featuring the most-played fixture in European Cup history.
Famed for their composure on the biggest of stages in this competition, Real struggled early on as Bayern dominated possession while spurred on by a ferocious home crowd.
Sane had a chance after just 40 seconds and another minutes later, while Kane chipped a shot from halfway just over the bar as the visitors struggled to cope.
Madrid's success in this competition this season, including in their quarter-final win over Manchester City, has been built on absorbing pressure before striking.
The visitors repeated the trick for the opener, breaking Bayern's dominance in ruthlessly simple fashion while showing the hosts how easy scoring goals can be.
Toni Kroos collected the ball from a corner and drilled a defence-splitting pass along the ground which found Vinicius sprinting in acres of space on the edge of the area.
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BAYERN MUNICH RATINGS: First real action of night was picking ball out of net as Vinicius scored in 24th minute. Good block on another effort by Brazilian when he made himself big 10 minutes from time but could not stop same player scoring from spot. AP -
Full-back, who headed home winner against Arsenal in quarter-final, looked solid defensively and pushed forward when possible down right flank. AFP -
Defender believes his current form warrants England recall and produced important block on Vinicius shot as Real went hunting for quick leveller in second half. Should have made it 3-1 but sent free header straight at keeper. Reuters -
Nightmare evening for South Korean. Caught out by Kroos pass and Vinicius movement for opening goal. Caught out by Modric pass to same player and needed rescuing by Neuer. Booked and gave away penalty for hauling down Rodrygo. Reuters -
Morrocan left-back picked up yellow card for foul on Bellingham that was centimetres away from being penalty just before break. Close call but only blemish of good show on night. PA -
Energetic in centre of park, some important defensive tackles, good distribution, including one particularly clever ball over top of defence picked out Muller but veteran couldn’t control pass. EPA -
Won tackles and pressed well from off which helped Bayern pile on early pressure but when Real scored, feel of game changed completely. Slightly harsh when hooked at half-time as Tuchel looked to regain midfield foothold with Kroos dominating. AFP -
Denied first-minute goal when Lunin blocked his left-footed strike. Levelled scores just after half-time when he cut inside before firing powerful shot home at keeper’s near post. Getty Images -
Making his 150th CL appearance, one shy of Xavi’s record, German veteran should brilliant skill to spin away from Kroos before supplying ball to Musiala ahead Bayern winning penalty. PA -
A couple of efforts off target that failed to trouble Lunin in opening 45 minutes but was his attacking surge into box that was stopped illegally by Vazquez to earn Bayern a penalty for second goal. Getty Images -
Nice ball through for Sane’s early chance, then had keeper back-peddling with attempt from centre circle that flew just over. Scored from spot to make it 2-1 and had half chance to make it three but scuffed shot across face of goal. Reuters -
MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 30: Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrates with teammate Raphael Guerreiro scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match between FC Bayern München and Real Madrid at Allianz Arena on April 30, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein / Getty Images) -
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REAL MADRID RATINGS: Blocked Sane’s early strike with leg but will be disappointed that same player’s shot found its way in at his near post to make score 1-1. Sent wrong way by Kane for penalty. EPA -
Tricky evening at right-back. Gave away obvious penalty when he stuck out a leg that caught Musiala on the shin and Kane made no mistake. Booked in injury-time for foul on Davies. Getty Images -
Denied Kane chance for quickfire second goal with well-timed shoulder barge with Bayern striker almost through on goal. Had hands full dealing with experienced operators in England striker and veteran Muller but did well. AFP -
Experienced club captain given nod at centre-half. Clumsy foul on Musiala on edge of box handed free-kick chance to Kane that England captain sent wide. Taken off with 25 minutes to go. EPA -
Poor defending from full-back for Bayern’s leveller when he allowed Sane plenty of time and pace to cut inside and smash home. AFP -
France international started in midfield and struggled in opening 20 minutes against Bayern’s intense pressing. Improved but then switched to centre-back in second half reshuffle. Getty Images -
Up against old club and jeered from start but was his perfect through-ball that allowed Vinicius to open scoring. Nearly grabbed second himself but Neuer saved curling effort. Booked for foul on Kane. EPA -
Like second leg of quarter-final against Manchester City, Valverde’s efforts were mostly restricted to good defensive work and sensible distribution of ball. AP -
Quiet first half although he would have been through on goal just before break had Mazraoui not scythed him down. Picked out Kroos after nice movement and pass but German saw shot saved. Came off with 15 minutes left with cramp. AFP -
Scorer of crucial goals but little goalmouth action here until second when he showed great skill to set up chance but saw cross-shot blocked. Pulled down by Kim which led to Vinicius scoring penalty. Getty Images -
Finished confidently completely against the run of the play to put side in front which means he has scored in CL semi-finals for three consecutive years. Denied second by good Neuer block but finished from spot to earn side 2-2 draw. AFP -
SUBS: (On for Nacho 65’) Could have picked up booking seconds after coming on for bringing down Musiala. EPA -
(On for Bellingham 75’) One trademark quality pass over defence that put Vinicius through on goal but keeper saved Brazilian’s strike. AFP -
(On for Kroos 75’) Little chance to make impact after coming on. AP -
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Without a Bayern player in range, Vinicius calmly slotted the opener past Manuel Neuer, changing the complexion of the match completely.
Bayern, who have six European Cups of their own, continued to push but could not break through; their best chance of the remainder of the half came from a free kick, with Kane finding a huge gap in the wall but blasting wide.
With Real seemingly in control, Bayern grabbed hold of the match after the break, scoring twice in four minutes.
Eric Dier found Sane down the right flank. The Germany winger dribbled into the box before unleashing an unstoppable shot. It was his first goal for Bayern in any competition since October.
The hosts' next attack came down the left, with the ever-dangerous Jamal Musiala felled by Lucas Vazquez in the box. Referee Clement Turpin pointed straight to the spot and Kane duly sent Andriy Lunin the wrong way to take the lead.
It was Kane's 11th Champions League goal involvement (eight goals, three assists) of the season - more than any English player in a single campaign. The England captain now has 43 goals and 11 assists in his debut Bayern season.
With Bayern in control, Real went on the counter-attack and it was Kim's turn to give away a clumsy penalty, with Vinicius confidently slotting in the equaliser.
"In this competition, it's important not to lose, and we're here because we haven't lost yet," said Vinicius. "I'm very happy that I was able score two goals, and now we need to have a magical night at home.
"We have to continue with cool heads, rest until next week, and we will give everything to leave the Bernabeu qualified for London."
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti agreed with the Brazilian forward, saying: "It's a good result for the second leg. But nothing has been decided yet. Bayern have high quality. They have players like Musiala or Sane who can hurt us."
