• REAL MADRID RATINGS: Kept place despite Courtois’ return and reacted well to tip Kane volley wide for corner that might have crept in. Saved shot low down at his near post from same player after break and turned a Musiala strike over bar for corner. AP
    Andriy Lunin 8/10
    REAL MADRID RATINGS: Kept place despite Courtois’ return and reacted well to tip Kane volley wide for corner that might have crept in. Saved shot low down at his near post from same player after break and turned a Musiala strike over bar for corner. AP
    REAL MADRID RATINGS: Kept place despite Courtois’ return and reacted well to tip Kane volley wide for corner that might have crept in. Saved shot low down at his near post from same player after break
  • Caused chaos in opposition box in opening 15 minutes, sent cross across box that missed Rodrigo’s boot by centimetres, then nutmegged Musiala to set-up chance for Vinicius. EPA
    Dani Carvajal 8/10
    Caused chaos in opposition box in opening 15 minutes, sent cross across box that missed Rodrigo’s boot by centimetres, then nutmegged Musiala to set-up chance for Vinicius. EPA
    Caused chaos in opposition box in opening 15 minutes, sent cross across box that missed Rodrigo’s boot by centimetres, then nutmegged Musiala to set-up chance for Vinicius. EPA
  • Could not stop Davies cutting inside from left before Bayern substitute sent superb finish into top corner. Curled ball over defence to Vinicius but Brazilian sent half-volley over bar. Picked out Joselu with cross for winner. EPA
    Antonio Rudiger 7/10
    Could not stop Davies cutting inside from left before Bayern substitute sent superb finish into top corner. Curled ball over defence to Vinicius but Brazilian sent half-volley over bar. Picked out Joselu with cross for winner. EPA
    Could not stop Davies cutting inside from left before Bayern substitute sent superb finish into top corner. Curled ball over defence to Vinicius but Brazilian sent half-volley over bar. Picked out Jos
  • Good performance at back from captain, although blatantly pushed Kimmich in face ahead of Real putting ball into net via deflected cross that would have made it 1-1. Getty Images
    Nacho 7/10
    Good performance at back from captain, although blatantly pushed Kimmich in face ahead of Real putting ball into net via deflected cross that would have made it 1-1. Getty Images
    Good performance at back from captain, although blatantly pushed Kimmich in face ahead of Real putting ball into net via deflected cross that would have made it 1-1. Getty Images
  • Shoved out of way by Kane early in second half with England captain then forcing save out of Lunin but generally solid evening’s work from left-back up against a lacklustre opponent in Sane. EPA
    Ferland Mendy 7/10
    Shoved out of way by Kane early in second half with England captain then forcing save out of Lunin but generally solid evening’s work from left-back up against a lacklustre opponent in Sane. EPA
    Shoved out of way by Kane early in second half with England captain then forcing save out of Lunin but generally solid evening’s work from left-back up against a lacklustre opponent in Sane. EPA
  • French midfielder kept things simple in middle of park, winning tackles and getting the ball as quickly as possible to attacking players. AFP
    Aurelien Tchouameni 6/10
    French midfielder kept things simple in middle of park, winning tackles and getting the ball as quickly as possible to attacking players. AFP
    French midfielder kept things simple in middle of park, winning tackles and getting the ball as quickly as possible to attacking players. AFP
  • Star turn of first leg was pinging superb diagonal balls out to feet of widemen from opening minutes. Made vital interception on Kane through ball. Not as much impact as in Munich but still quality. Getty Images
    Toni Kroos 7/10
    Star turn of first leg was pinging superb diagonal balls out to feet of widemen from opening minutes. Made vital interception on Kane through ball. Not as much impact as in Munich but still quality. Getty Images
    Star turn of first leg was pinging superb diagonal balls out to feet of widemen from opening minutes. Made vital interception on Kane through ball. Not as much impact as in Munich but still quality. G
  • Playing 50th game of season for Real, Uruguayan's workrate was exemplary as always and linked up well with teammates. EPA
    Federico Valverde 7/10
    Playing 50th game of season for Real, Uruguayan's workrate was exemplary as always and linked up well with teammates. EPA
    Playing 50th game of season for Real, Uruguayan's workrate was exemplary as always and linked up well with teammates. EPA
  • Some nice moments and silky first touches but, like first leg, relatively quiet game from England midfielder. A Champions League final and La Liga title in his first season at Los Blancos, though. Reuters
    Jude Bellingham 6/10
    Some nice moments and silky first touches but, like first leg, relatively quiet game from England midfielder. A Champions League final and La Liga title in his first season at Los Blancos, though. Reuters
    Some nice moments and silky first touches but, like first leg, relatively quiet game from England midfielder. A Champions League final and La Liga title in his first season at Los Blancos, though. Reu
  • Brazilian struck inside of post from tight angle. Almost scored with curling cross that missed teammates but forced Neuer into save in opening 45 minutes. Saw another effort superbly saved by German keeper and ran Bayern ragged second half. Getty Images
    Vinicius Junior 9/10
    Brazilian struck inside of post from tight angle. Almost scored with curling cross that missed teammates but forced Neuer into save in opening 45 minutes. Saw another effort superbly saved by German keeper and ran Bayern ragged second half. Getty Images
    Brazilian struck inside of post from tight angle. Almost scored with curling cross that missed teammates but forced Neuer into save in opening 45 minutes. Saw another effort superbly saved by German k
  • First to rebound after Vinicius struck post but denied goal by excellent Neuer stop in opening half. Saw nice first-time finish fly just wide of post and then free-kick saved well by Neuer. EPA
    Rodrygo 8/10
    First to rebound after Vinicius struck post but denied goal by excellent Neuer stop in opening half. Saw nice first-time finish fly just wide of post and then free-kick saved well by Neuer. EPA
    First to rebound after Vinicius struck post but denied goal by excellent Neuer stop in opening half. Saw nice first-time finish fly just wide of post and then free-kick saved well by Neuer. EPA
  • SUBS: (On for Kroos 70’) Classy cameo from midfielder in what could be his final season at club. AP
    Luka Modric 7/10
    SUBS: (On for Kroos 70’) Classy cameo from midfielder in what could be his final season at club. AP
    SUBS: (On for Kroos 70’) Classy cameo from midfielder in what could be his final season at club. AP
  • (On for Tchouameni 70’) Booked for kicking ball away deep into injury time but did well after coming and gave boost to Real engine room. Getty Images
    Eduardo Camavinga 6/10
    (On for Tchouameni 70’) Booked for kicking ball away deep into injury time but did well after coming and gave boost to Real engine room. Getty Images
    (On for Tchouameni 70’) Booked for kicking ball away deep into injury time but did well after coming and gave boost to Real engine room. Getty Images
  • (On for Rorygo 81’) PA
    Brahim Diaz N/A
    (On for Rorygo 81’) PA
    (On for Rorygo 81’) PA
  • (On for Valverde 81’) Fairy-tale introduction for veteran who scored two close-range finishes in matter of minutes to take Real through to 18th European Cup final. AFP
    Joselu 8/10
    (On for Valverde 81’) Fairy-tale introduction for veteran who scored two close-range finishes in matter of minutes to take Real through to 18th European Cup final. AFP
    (On for Valverde 81’) Fairy-tale introduction for veteran who scored two close-range finishes in matter of minutes to take Real through to 18th European Cup final. AFP
  • (On for Bellingham 90+9’) Reuters
    Eder Militao N/A
    (On for Bellingham 90+9’) Reuters
    (On for Bellingham 90+9’) Reuters
  • BAYERN MUNICH RATINGS: Veteran had produced four or five quality stops only to spill routine Vinicius effort that allowed Joselu to tap home late leveller and spark Real's stunning late comeback. AP
    Manuel Neuer 7/10
    BAYERN MUNICH RATINGS: Veteran had produced four or five quality stops only to spill routine Vinicius effort that allowed Joselu to tap home late leveller and spark Real's stunning late comeback. AP
    BAYERN MUNICH RATINGS: Veteran had produced four or five quality stops only to spill routine Vinicius effort that allowed Joselu to tap home late leveller and spark Real's stunning late comeback. AP
  • Given torrid time by Vinicius after break as Brazilian flew past him at will. Shoved in face by Nacho, going down as he’d been hit with hammer, which resulted in Real goal being disallowed. AFP
    Joshua Kimmich 5/10
    Given torrid time by Vinicius after break as Brazilian flew past him at will. Shoved in face by Nacho, going down as he’d been hit with hammer, which resulted in Real goal being disallowed. AFP
    Given torrid time by Vinicius after break as Brazilian flew past him at will. Shoved in face by Nacho, going down as he’d been hit with hammer, which resulted in Real goal being disallowed. AFP
  • Missed first game due to injury and looked far more reliable at back than the man he replaced, Kim Min-jae. Had ball in back of Real net in 14th minute of injury time but referee had blown for offside. AFP
    Matthijs De Ligt 8/10
    Missed first game due to injury and looked far more reliable at back than the man he replaced, Kim Min-jae. Had ball in back of Real net in 14th minute of injury time but referee had blown for offside. AFP
    Missed first game due to injury and looked far more reliable at back than the man he replaced, Kim Min-jae. Had ball in back of Real net in 14th minute of injury time but referee had blown for offside
  • English defender has been excellent since joining Bayern and continued that form in Madrid up against Real's dangerous attackers. AFP
    Eric Dier 7/10
    English defender has been excellent since joining Bayern and continued that form in Madrid up against Real's dangerous attackers. AFP
    English defender has been excellent since joining Bayern and continued that form in Madrid up against Real's dangerous attackers. AFP
  • Beaten for pace by Rodrygo early on as Brazilian then setting up chance for countryman Vinicius. Curled strike from distance straight at Lunin. Switched flanks in second-half reshuffle to try and curb threat of Vinicius. AFP
    Noussair Mazraoui 7/10
    Beaten for pace by Rodrygo early on as Brazilian then setting up chance for countryman Vinicius. Curled strike from distance straight at Lunin. Switched flanks in second-half reshuffle to try and curb threat of Vinicius. AFP
    Beaten for pace by Rodrygo early on as Brazilian then setting up chance for countryman Vinicius. Curled strike from distance straight at Lunin. Switched flanks in second-half reshuffle to try and curb
  • Surprise starter ahead of Goretzka but lived up to his manager’s faith. Hoovered up in front of defence and gave Bayern steel in midfield alongside Laimer. Getty Images
    Aleksandar Pavlovic 8/10
    Surprise starter ahead of Goretzka but lived up to his manager’s faith. Hoovered up in front of defence and gave Bayern steel in midfield alongside Laimer. Getty Images
    Surprise starter ahead of Goretzka but lived up to his manager’s faith. Hoovered up in front of defence and gave Bayern steel in midfield alongside Laimer. Getty Images
  • Midfielder was outstanding in his defensive work throughout. Made numerous key interceptions and tackles. Almost picked out Kane with through ball just before break. Reuters
    Konrad Laimer 8/10
    Midfielder was outstanding in his defensive work throughout. Made numerous key interceptions and tackles. Almost picked out Kane with through ball just before break. Reuters
    Midfielder was outstanding in his defensive work throughout. Made numerous key interceptions and tackles. Almost picked out Kane with through ball just before break. Reuters
  • Tried and failed to set up Kane for opening goal when he could actually have shot himself. Just returned to team after injury but forced off in opening half hour with what looked like hamstring problem. Reuters
    Serge Gnabry 5/10
    Tried and failed to set up Kane for opening goal when he could actually have shot himself. Just returned to team after injury but forced off in opening half hour with what looked like hamstring problem. Reuters
    Tried and failed to set up Kane for opening goal when he could actually have shot himself. Just returned to team after injury but forced off in opening half hour with what looked like hamstring proble
  • First attempt on goal came in 65th minute when Lunin turned his left-footed strike over bar for corner, Lively but Bayern needed more threat in front of goal. AP
    Jamal Musiala 6/10
    First attempt on goal came in 65th minute when Lunin turned his left-footed strike over bar for corner, Lively but Bayern needed more threat in front of goal. AP
    First attempt on goal came in 65th minute when Lunin turned his left-footed strike over bar for corner, Lively but Bayern needed more threat in front of goal. AP
  • Poor start with misplaced passes and slack control which set tone for rest of game. Could easily have been hooked at half-time without any complaints. Failed to track back and help Kimmich after break who was being tormented by Vinicius. Reuters
    Leroy Sane 4/10
    Poor start with misplaced passes and slack control which set tone for rest of game. Could easily have been hooked at half-time without any complaints. Failed to track back and help Kimmich after break who was being tormented by Vinicius. Reuters
    Poor start with misplaced passes and slack control which set tone for rest of game. Could easily have been hooked at half-time without any complaints. Failed to track back and help Kimmich after break
  • Saw brilliant dipping volley tipped round post by keeper with his only attempt at goal in first half. Denied by keeper again with strike at near post from narrow angle early in second. Taken off late on with Bayern 1-0 up. Getty Images
    Harry Kane 7/10
    Saw brilliant dipping volley tipped round post by keeper with his only attempt at goal in first half. Denied by keeper again with strike at near post from narrow angle early in second. Taken off late on with Bayern 1-0 up. Getty Images
    Saw brilliant dipping volley tipped round post by keeper with his only attempt at goal in first half. Denied by keeper again with strike at near post from narrow angle early in second. Taken off late
  • SUBS: (On for Gnabry 28’) Saw deflected cross fly just over crossbar at start of second half then opened the scoring completely against run of play with super sweet left-footed strike. AP
    Alphonso Davies 8/10
    SUBS: (On for Gnabry 28’) Saw deflected cross fly just over crossbar at start of second half then opened the scoring completely against run of play with super sweet left-footed strike. AP
    SUBS: (On for Gnabry 28’) Saw deflected cross fly just over crossbar at start of second half then opened the scoring completely against run of play with super sweet left-footed strike. AP
  • (On for Sane 76’) Headed against crossbar although referee had blown for foul on keeper. Reuters
    Kim Min-jae N/A
    (On for Sane 76’) Headed against crossbar although referee had blown for foul on keeper. Reuters
    (On for Sane 76’) Headed against crossbar although referee had blown for foul on keeper. Reuters
  • (On for Musiala 85’) Getty Images
    Thomas Muller N/A
    (On for Musiala 85’) Getty Images
    (On for Musiala 85’) Getty Images
  • (On for Kane 85’) AP
    Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting N/A
    (On for Kane 85’) AP
    (On for Kane 85’) AP

Real Madrid v Bayern Munich player ratings: Vinicius Junior 9 Joselu 8; Sane 4, Kane 7


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Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final on Wednesday with Joselu striking twice in the dying minutes, earning them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate.

Alphonso Davies smashed the visiting German giants ahead in the second half but record 14-time winners Madrid produced a sensational comeback with Joselu netting in the 88th and 91st minutes.

Spanish champions Real Madrid now face another German side, Borussia Dortmund, in the Wembley final on June 1.

Journeyman striker and back-up option Joselu, on as a late substitute, wrote his name in Madrid's history books with his last-gasp brace, giving Europe's comeback kings another night to remember.

“There have been a lot of times we have looked dead and buried, but we have that mentality of never say die,” said Real midfielder Jude Bellingham. “Joselu deserves it all, he has been an amazing squad member this season.”

On facing his former club in the final, he added: “At Wembley against Dortmund, it's a weird one and I can't believe it, but I'm so looking forward to it. When I was seven years old in Birmingham, I was dreaming of nights like this.”

Madrid had enjoyed the better of the match but it seemed Davies' superb strike had set up a repeat of the 2013 all-German final in London.

Instead, Joselu consigned Bayern to a first trophyless season since 2012, his first goal coming after a handling error from Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who had superbly kept Madrid at bay until that point.

With Bayern reeling Madrid struck again, decisively. It was Joselu once more, the striker on loan from second division side Espanyol, turning home after Antonio Rudiger cut the ball back to him.

The goal was ruled offside but officials overturned the decision after review, and after nearly 15 minutes of stoppage time, Madrid earned the chance to go for their 15th Champions League trophy.

Bayern were left raging at full-time after Matthijs De Ligt netted but play had been stopped beforehand for an offside flag against Noussair Mazraoui.

“I find it unbelievable,” said De Ligt. “You have to let that go. We have the rule that you need to keep playing when it's possibly offside. I can't understand that. It's a clear rule, he said to us 'I'm sorry'.

“I don't want to say that it's always the referee's mistake with Real Madrid, but that made the difference today.”

You can see the player ratings from Wednesday's game in the gallery above. To move on to the next slide, slick on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.

Updated: May 09, 2024, 3:51 AM