I can’t believe what I’ve just witnessed – Watch as Joselu heroics send Real Madrid to UCL final!

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Remember Joselu? That Spanish striker that couldn’t hit a barn door for Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle? Well, he’s just sent Real Madrid to the final of the UEFA Champions League with a late brace at the Bernabeu.

Almost five years after he left St James’ Park for Spain in a £2m move to Alaves, the 34-year-old – currently on loan at Real from second-division side Espanyol – scored in the 88th and 91st minute to help the La Liga giants beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in Wednesday night’s semi-final second leg.

Madrid were 1-0 down with minutes remaining and on the brink of being dumped out, but the former Stoke forward delivered the goods to set up a final with Borussia Dortmund on June 1st. Watch both of his goals below:

JOSELU IS MADRID’S HERO! 🤩

A rare mistake from Manuel Neuer 😬

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THE SCENESSSS! 🤯

Joselu comes off the bench to turn the game around ⚽️⚽️

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On a night where Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior or England sensation Jude Bellingham couldn’t find a way past Manuel Neuer, it’s quite incredible that it was Joselu – a boyhood Real fan – who turned things around just when Bayern looked set to seal their place in the final.

As famous darts commentator Sid Waddell once said, “I can’t believe my Geordie eyes!”

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Author : Olly Hawkins

Publish date : 2024-05-09 05:47:15

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