Vini Jr assists, but Real Madrid lose to Bayern in the Champions League | OneFootball

Vinicius Júnior provided the assist for Real Madrid’s (ESP) third goal

Real Madrid (ESP) were eliminated in the Champions League quarterfinals after losing 4-3 to Bayern Munich (GER) this Wednesday (15) in Germany. Vinícius Júnior, a former Flamengo player, provided an assist but could not prevent the elimination.

Despite playing away from home, Real Madrid opened the scoring 35 seconds into the first half through Arda Güler, after a mistake by Manuel Neuer. Bayern Munich equalized in the sixth minute with Pavlovic, following an assist from Joshua Kimmich.

It didn’t stop there: Real Madrid went back in front in the 29th minute of the first half with a stunning free-kick goal from Arda Güler. Harry Kane made it 2-2 in the 38th minute. Finally, before halftime, Vinícius Júnior, formerly of Flamengo, assisted Mbappé, who made it 3-2 for Real Madrid.

The situation began to change when Camavinga was sent off in the 36th minute of the second half, leaving Real Madrid with ten men. In the 44th minute, Luis Díaz equalized for Bayern. Finally, Michael Olise scored a stunning goal to seal the final score in stoppage time.

HOW DID VINI JR PLAY?

Vinícius Júnior played an important role for Real Madrid against Bayern Munich. The No. 7 provided an assist for Mbappé in the first half. He also had three shots, one of which hit the post.

HOW DOES THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE STAND?

Bayern Munich already know their opponent in the Champions League semifinals. The German side will face the tough task of taking on PSG (FRA), the current champions of both the competition and the world, after defeating Flamengo in December 2025.

WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

With that, Flamengo, Vinícius Júnior’s former club, remain focused on the season’s upcoming challenges. That is because the Rubro-Negro face Independiente Medellín (COL) this Thursday (16) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã in the Copa Libertadores.

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