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Dayot Upamecano didnât want to let Bayern Munich fans down
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Dayot Upamecano expressed relief after Bayern Munich's 4-3 victory over Real Madrid, allowing them to advance to the Champions League semifinals. The match was intense, with Upamecano and his teammate Jonathan Tah facing tough opponents like Kylian MbappĂ© and VinĂcius JĂșnior.
MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Konrad Laimer and Dayot Upamecano of FC Bayern Munich talk during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern MĂŒnchen and Real Madrid CF at Football Arena Munich on April 15, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) | UEFA via Getty Images
If there was any Bayern Munich player happier than Jonathan Tah to be moving on from facing Real Madrid, it was Dayot Upamecano.
The center-back duo was under constant duress facing off with Kylian MbappĂ© and VinĂcius JĂșnior, but did managed to help the team win 4-3 (6-4 on aggregate) at the Allianz Arena to advance to the Champions League semifinals vs. Paris Saint-Germain â yet another loaded matchup against a team with a frightening attack.
It is all in a dayâs work for Upamecano.
âWe were all very well prepared. We knew we were playing at home in front of our fans. Weâre all very happy with this win. It wasnât an easy match; I had a lot of work to do, and in fact, Iâve almost lost my voice,â Upamecano told Canal+ (as captured by @iMiaSanMia) with a laugh. âWeâre all proud of our performance today, and weâre going to move on.â
Moving up and movingâŠthat sounds good after a grueling tie with Los Blancos, eh?
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Q&A
What was the final score of the Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid match?
Bayern Munich won the match 4-3, advancing with a 6-4 aggregate score.
Who did Bayern Munich face in the Champions League semifinals after defeating Real Madrid?
Bayern Munich will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinals.
How did Dayot Upamecano perform against Real Madrid's attackers?
Dayot Upamecano, alongside Jonathan Tah, managed to withstand the pressure from Real Madrid's Kylian MbappĂ© and VinĂcius JĂșnior during the match.