Joselu the hero for Los Blancos

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7 months ago

It’s a competition that Real Madrid love, and despite being just three minutes away from going out at the semi-final stage, a late Joselu double saw Los Blancos into another Champions League final.

Bayern had silenced the Santiago Bernabeu thanks to Alphonso Davies’ rocket, but a strange set of substitutions by Thomas Tuchel upset the visitors equilibrium and Carlo Ancelotti’s side took full advantage.

Real Madrid player ratings

Lunin (7) – Rarely troubled on the night but a safe pair of hands when called upon. Had no chance with Bayern’s goal.

Carvajal (7) – A veteran of Champions League nights and he used all of his experience in this game.

Rudiger (7) – Solid as a rock at the back, and rarely troubled.

Nacho (7) – A captain’s performance from a player that is coming to the end of his Real Madrid career, and could lift the Champions League trophy as his final act.

Mendy (6) – A little rash in a couple of challenges, but generally up to the challenge of keeping Bayern quiet.

Valverde (7) – Gave his usual energetic performance and his engine is what kept Los Blancos ticking over throughout this tie.

Real Madrid’s Spanish forward Joselu celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League semi final second leg

Tchouameni (5) – A game that wasn’t anything to write home about for the 24-year-old Frenchman

Kroos (8) – Always available and as accurate in the pass as always. A vintage performance.

Bellingham (6) – A quiet night for the England international who looked to affect play at every opportunity but was consistently crowded out.

Rodrygo (6) – Another who didn’t have his best night, despite extending Manuel Neuer on more than one occasion.

Vini Jr. (9) – Always a willing runner and consistent threat to the opposition. Had the beating of Joshua Kimmich all night.