Madrid Magic

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Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final win over Bayern Munich is marked by controversy over offside calls. Ancelotti praises Real's magic, while Bayern's De Ligt criticizes the officiating. Joselu's late goal sparks Madrid's comeback, leaving Bayern's Neuer lamenting a bitter defeat and Tuchel slamming the offside decision.

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Real Madrid achieved a remarkable comeback in the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, securing a 2-1 victory and earning a spot in the final. Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid coach, praised the team's magical performance in the Champions League after the thrilling win [1]. The game took a dramatic turn with Joselu's crucial goal, a dream night for the player and the team [3]. Bayern Munich's De Ligt criticized the offside call that contributed to their defeat, labeling it as disgraceful and claiming that the linesman apologized for the error after the match [4][10][12]. The controversy surrounding the offside call extended to reactions from various parties like Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti dismissing complaints and Bayern Munich's Tuchel expressing frustration over the late ruling [8][13]. The match was marked by intense emotions, with Bayern's Neuer lamenting a brutal and bitter Champions League defeat [14]. Joselu's performance was pivotal in Real Madrid's comeback, inspiring the team to reach the Champions League final after a difficult and eventful match against Bayern Munich [15]. The game's outcome sparked discussions in the football world, with in-depth analyses focusing on tactical decisions, key moments, and the overall impact on both teams' Champions League journey [17][19]. The controversial offside decision and subsequent fallout generated headlines, including comments from Thomas Tuchel criticizing the late call [11][16]. Additionally, there were discussions on other aspects of the match, such as Jude Bellingham's and Harry Kane's contributions, as well as Vinicius Jr.'s role in the Champions League semi-final showdown between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich [18][20].

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Thread Age 11 days

Number of Articles 24

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Linesman apologises to Thomas Tuchel after ‘disaster’ late offside call

thetimescouk - 11 days ago - Assistant referee apologises to manager Thomas Tuchel after ‘disaster’ late offside call in Bayern Munich’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Real Madrid

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Washington Post - 11 days ago - Madrid substitute striker Joselu scored twice in the game’s final minutes, while Bayern’s attempt at a late equalizing goal was waved offside without going to review.

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