The Spanish giant Real Madrid played a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal tie. Having already scored the opener, VinĂcius JĂşnior delivered the equalizer from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute. https://youtu.be/DPAHLXFhaFc?si=C0uEeTrbfiByM8NJ Full-time scores at Allianz arena It was a moment that encapsulated the sense of inevitability that hangs over Madrid in this competition. Regardless of how the club is performing on a given night or across a season, this is where it thrives. VinĂcius scored with Real Madrid's first shot of the game and there was no doubt he'd rise to the occasion to square things up at two goals apiece. Bayern Munich is probably equal parts encouraged and disappointed with how the first leg unfolded. The Champions League is the Bavarians' last chance at winning a big trophy this year and earning a draw against Real Madrid isn't the worst-case scenario. If anything, it's better than some may ha...
Paris Sant-Germain were confirmed as Ligue 1 champions for a record-extending 12th time on Sunday after second-placed Monaco lost 3-2 at Lyon. PSG are ligue 1 champions for 12 time PSG, who missed the chance to secure the title on Saturday with a 3-3 draw against Le Havre, have 70 points, 12 ahead of Monaco with three games remaining. Monaco, despite taking an early lead, fell to their first defeat in nine games, as PSG’s domination of French football continues. The visitors scored with a little over 20 seconds on the clock, with Wissam Ben Yedder tapping home Takumi Minamino’s cross at the back post, but Monaco were 2-1 down within 25 minutes through goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Said Benrahma. Ben Yedder brought the sides level again on the hour mark, heading home a floated ball into the box by Youssouf Fofana, but it was Lyon who found a winner six minutes from time with Fofana scoring from outside the area.