Bayern Munich secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, earning praise from international media. The win advances Bayern to the semi-finals, despite coach Kompany's suspension for the next match.
Key points
Bayern Munich won 4-3 against Real Madrid
Match was in the Champions League quarter-finals
Bayern progresses to the semi-finals
Coach Kompany is suspended for the next match
Media praised the thrilling encounter
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International reaction: 'Doesn't get any more spectacular than this'
International reaction: 'Doesn't get any more spectacular than this'
Following Bayernâs rousing 4-3 win over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, the media heaped praise on the club. fcbayern.comrounds up the press reaction from Germany and across the world.
Reaction from German media
*SĂŒddeutsche Zeitung: "*A bonkers encounter. In a crazy game full of goalkeeping errors and other horrors, FC Bayern win 4-3 against Real Madrid and progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League. Coach Kompany will be suspended for the PSG game after being shown a yellow card."
*Kicker: "*Bayern win spectacular encounter against Real and progress to the semi-finals."
*Sky Sports: "*Crazy, epic - magical! FC Bayern fought their way into the semi-finals of the Champions League in a wild, wide open football battle."
*Spiegel: "*TheMunich men's relief, Madrid's anger at the referee - both have no bounds. Seven goals, three comebacks, two red cards: a wild Champions League evening ends with Bayern in the semi-finals."
Reaction from international media
AS (Spain): "An honourable exit in Munich. At the Allianz Arena, they pushed the Germans to their limits in a heroic game, with an unprecedented level of sacrifice - and that after Camavinga was sent off. Los Blancos will be left feeling bitter at not having been as strong as they were in Munich all year."
Sport (Spain): "Bayern Munich leave Real Madrid empty-handed and strip them of their mystique. (...) A defeat with zero mystique, in which Luis DĂaz publicly condemned a Real Madrid side who were down to ten men after Camavinga was sent off - an apt reflection of an error-strewn season. Olise wrapped up the job."
What was the final score of the Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid match?
Bayern Munich won the match 4-3 against Real Madrid.
Why is coach Kompany suspended for the next game?
Coach Kompany received a yellow card during the match, leading to his suspension for the upcoming PSG game.
What was the media reaction to Bayern's victory over Real Madrid?
The media praised Bayern Munich for their spectacular performance in a thrilling match filled with goalkeeping errors.
What does this victory mean for Bayern Munich in the Champions League?
This victory advances Bayern Munich to the semi-finals of the Champions League.
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El Mundo (Spain): "Pride in Munich could not prevent the defeat that leaves Real Madrid without a trophy this year. Camavinga's controversial sending-off was the decisive factor in Arbeloa's side losing 4-3 to Bayern, who will face PSG in the semi-finals."
ABC (Spain): "Camavinga, the stupidest sending-off at the worst possible moment. The Frenchman left his team with ten men when everything was looking set for extra time."
BBC (UK): "What a game of football! Was that a brilliant defensive performance? No, it wasn't. Was it incredibly entertaining? Yes, it was."
Guardian (UK): "It's pathetic and so inappropriate for Real - a legendary club - to act like a little child and play the role of victim."
The Sun (UK): âWhile most Prem clashes have become stodgy snorefests obsessed with set-pieces, this breathless belter was the Beautiful Game in its truest form.â
Gazzetta dello Sport (Italy): "Bayern are in the semi-finals after an impressive performance."
La Repubblica (Italy): "Bayern vs. Real is in a class of its own.â
Le Parisien (France): "Completely unpredictable, the game in the first half was like a veritable game of table tennis. (...) So it's Bayern Munich who face PSG, who progressed on Tuesday thanks to their 2-0 win at Anfield. Opponents against whom the Parisians usually struggle and often lose."
L'Ăquipe (France): "Fierce and crazy (...) That's what the Bavarians are for PSG. (...) The semi-final between the competition's two big favourites - Bayern Munich and PSG - will indeed happen. But who would have thought that Bayern would have such a hard time knocking Real Madrid out of the competition over two games - after a pretty extraordinary second leg that absolutely rattled the Spaniards."
Le Monde (France): "Real Madrid, bowing out of the Champions League with honour, are heading for a season without a trophy. After a spectacular match, Bayern Munich progressed to the semi-finals of the European competition with a 4-3 win against a combative Real Madrid."
Le Sud Ouest (France): "It was a nervy affair for Bayern Munich on Wednesday evening after they trailed Real Madrid for a long time in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final. (...) The first half was absolutely crazy."
Blick (Switzerland): "In the 94th minute, Michael Olise (24) scored to make it 4-3, which was fitting for an evening in which the theme was: Ready, steady, goal! There are teams who approach a quarter-final second leg in the world's most important club competition with cautious tactics. But not Bayern Munich and Real Madrid."
NZZ (Switzerland): "Bayern Munich knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League for the first time since 2012. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain await in the semi-final. Five goals were scored in the first half alone in the 4-3 win. Bayern made a lot of errors, but the team knew how to deal with setbacks."
Kurier (Austria): "It doesn't get any more spectacular than this. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid played out a memorable second leg for a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League."