Real Madrid Cruise to Champions League Final with Convincing 4-0 Win Over Bayern Munich
Real Madrid are heading to the Champions League final in Lisbon after a dominant 4-0 victory over Bayern Munich in Tuesday night’s semi-final second leg. The Merengues sealed a 5-0 aggregate triumph over the defending champions, with a brace from Sergio Ramos and two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo propelling them into the final.
Ramos delivered an authoritative performance, scoring twice from set pieces, while Ronaldo added another two goals to his historic tally, bringing his total to 16 Champions League goals for the season—a remarkable feat. Bayern, who had hoped to turn the tie around after a 1-0 first-leg loss, were overwhelmed by Real’s counter-attacks and clinical finishing in a game that saw their hopes dashed before halftime.
Speaking after the match, French striker Karim Benzema, who also played a key role in the victory, shared his delight at reaching the final.
“Offensively, we were very strong, especially on the counterattacks,” Benzema said. “We did well. Bayern had to attack as much as possible, and that’s what they did, but we scored two goals from set pieces, which killed them.”
Benzema, who has enjoyed a standout season for Real Madrid, emphasized the importance of maintaining focus as they approach the final.
“We have to keep going,” he added. “I feel good in this team, I’m enjoying myself on the pitch, and that’s the main thing. It’s a dream. I signed for Madrid for this kind of thing and emotion, so I hope we win it. Whether it’s all the fans or all the players, we’re all very proud to reach this final.”
The victory sets up a potential showdown with either Chelsea or Atlético Madrid, who are still battling it out in the other semi-final. As the countdown to the final in Lisbon begins, Real Madrid’s players and fans are savoring a historic night and looking ahead to the chance to add yet another European title to their storied legacy.
