O Bayern Munchen came very close to going to the final of Champions League, but that didn’t happen. The German team won the Real Madrid until 43 minutes into the second half at the Santiago Bernabéu, and took the turn in normal time, being eliminated in the semi-final.
The “villain” of the game ended up being the experienced goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. He, who had been having an incredible performance, with at least five difficult saves, failed badly after a shot from Vinicius Jr. and, releasing the ball inside the area, made it possible for Joselu to grab the rebound and tie the game.
The move was compared by the German newspaper Bild with one from 22 years ago, in the final of world Cup. On that occasion, according to the publication, Rivaldo made a “harmless” shot, and Oliver Kahn, who before the game had already been voted the best player in the competition, was unable to hold on, leaving the ball loose for Ronaldo to send into the net and pave the way for the world’s fifth world title Brazil.
The curious thing is that in this Wednesday’s game (8), Kahn was in the stadium’s stands, as he currently holds a position on Bayern’s board of directors. The fact was recalled by Bild.
“Kahn saw Neuer’s sensational performance up close. Just like he did in 2002 against Brazil, where he almost single-handedly took the Germany in the end.”
The publication, which cited a “shattered dream” of a final with two teams from the country, as the Borussia Dortmund will be Real Madrid’s rival, he also highlighted that it is not the first time that Bayern has gone through this in the Champions League. In 1999, the team won the Manchester United until the final minutes of the decision and was crowned champion, but he was upset and had to settle for runner-up.
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