Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich [4-3] LIVE REACTION: Ex-Stoke man Joselu hero with two from off bench as Spanish giants seal place in Champions League final
Real Madrid sealed their place in another Champions League final with a 2-1 over Bayern Munich to win the tie 4-3.
The two European giants were locked at 2-2 from the first leg, and it was the visitors who opened the scoring.
Alphonso Davies picked up Harry Kane's pass and rifled in a stunning strike that was worthy of winning any game.
But it wasn't to be as former Stoke and Newcastle striker Joselu came off the bench and scored a double.
His first came when Vinicius Junior's weak shot was fumbled by Manuel Neuer, and it dropped to the Spaniard, who slotted home.
He then scored the winner moments later from Antonio Rudiger's low cross.
But Bayern had the ball in the back of the net again only to see the assistant referee raise his flag well before the move ended.
Replays showed that the offside would have been very tight, but because the whistle blew, VAR couldn't look, leaving the German side furious.
So, it will be Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final, and what a tie that promises to be.
Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich [4-3] - REACTION
Right, that's it from us this evening as Real Madrid seal a place in the Champions League final to face Borussia Dortmund.
It should be a thriller and we have just under a month until the showpiece at Wembley.
We hope you enjoyed the coverage, and we'll see you all soon.
In the meantime, read our match report.
Ancelotti reacts
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is into yet another Champions League final, ans he has been speaking to TNT Sports about the win over Bayern Munich.
He said: "At the Bernabeu, with the support of our fans, we can do something that is unexpected.
"Joselu did a fantastic job. He's a fantastic striker and we could use the width to get more crosses into the box.
"We did really well and had a lot of energy at the end of the game.
"I am going to enjoy this moment, and we have to celebrate the league; it will be fantastic.
"I think this is the best squad I have had in my career."
Season over
Bayern Munich are going to end the campaign without a trophy.
They also don't have a manager lined up, so they are in a bit of a mess.
But, to be honest, although Thomas Tuchel might have got the Harry Kane substitution wrong tonight; he's still a great manager and they could do a lot worse than keep him.
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- Real Madrid have now reached their 18th final in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League, seven more than any other team.
- Bayern Munich have lost 11 UEFA Champions League matches against Real Madrid, the most one side has lost against another in the competition’s history.
- Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti has reached his sixth UEFA Champions League final, two more than any other manager in the history of the competition.
- Real Madrid forward Joselu has scored five UEFA Champions League goals this season, with four of those coming in braces against German teams (vs 1. FC Union Berlin and Bayern Munich tonight). He’s the third player to score a brace as a sub in a semi-final, along with Georginio Wijnaldum in May 2019 (Liverpool vs Barcelona) and Rodrygo in May 2022 (Real Madrid vs Manchester City).
Cundy tears into Tuchel
The Bayern Munich fans are still in the Bernabeu, and they are applauding Thomas Tuchel off.
However, Jason Cundy feels he got the Harry Kane decision horribly wrong.
Speaking on The Sports Bar, he said: "It’s unforgivable. I don’t get at 85 taking off Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala.
“Maybe if you want to bring off an extra pair of legs in midfield - but to take off Kane when you might need a goal - he’s the highest goalscorer in all top five divisions. Highest scorer in the Champions League.
“And almost like clockwork it happened… of course, Manuel Neuer should hold it but you create your own luck and that’s what Real Madrid do. They create their own fortune.
“Tuchel, at that level, that’s probably one of the worst managerial substitutions I think I’ve ever seen. It didn’t feel right at the time and I was thinking he had to win this otherwise people will talk about that.
“You weaken your own side and you give your opponents a lift."
Credit: Getty Joselu's night
When Joselu was in England, he played 68 Premier League games for Stoke and Newcastle combined.
In that time, he managed just ten goals before leaving and moving back to Spain.
His career has picked up back in his homeland, playing internationally for his country and completing a loan move to Real Madrid.
However, this has to be the peak of his career. What an evening for the veteran striker.
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Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been speaking to TNT Sports about his side's incredible win over Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final.
He said: "It looked like we were dead and buried, but we have that mentality of never-say-die.
"Joselu won't be sleeping much tonight.
"He deserves it all. He's been an amazing member of the squad throughout the whole season; it's his night.
"The final, at Wembley, against Dortmund; it's a weird one - I can't believe it.
"But I am so looking forward to it."
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Harry Kane, will you ever win a trophy?
He must have thought that this was his time after Alphonso Davies put Harry Kane into the lead.
But he was taken off by Thomas Tuchel, and Real Madrid did it again!
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Bedlam.
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Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich [4-3] - FULL TIME
THAT'S IT, THEY'VE DONE IT!
THIS CLUB ARE GOING TO ANOTHER CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL!
Bayern had the lead through Davies' stunning strike, but former Newcastle and Stoke striker Joselu came off the bench to score twice.
They will now play Borussia Dortmund in the final at Wembley in June.
However, Bayern will point to that disallowed goal at the end of the game as a hugely controversial moment.
Stay with us for all the reaction!
Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich [4-3]
Bayern have the ball in the back of the net!
But the assistant raises his flag, and Laimer sticks it in the net.
However, the whistle was already blown, so VAR can't check it.
Muller and Tuchel are furious!
Pearce: "We bemoan referees flagging too soon or not at all, I think he's ruled out a goal here."
Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich [4-3]
90+' - The referee has indicated there are two minutes of added time left.
Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich [4-3]
90+' - Bellingham comes off for Militao.
Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich [4-3]
90+' - We still have loads of time left, but Bayern have taken Sane, Musiala and Kane off!
GOAL! Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich [4-3]
90+' - INCREDIBLE, HE'S DONE IT AGAIN!
Nacho works a pass out to Rudiger in the box, and he whips a low cross into the box.
Joselu is there to tap it in.
It's initially given offside, but VAR shows that he's onside, and the substitute is the hero.
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GOAL! Real Madrid 1-1 Bayern Munich [3-3] - Joselu
88' - JOSELU IS THE HERO!
Bellingham finds Vinicius Jr.
He fires in a weak shot that Neuer spills.
And the former Newcastle and Stoke striker is there to tap in.
But that's a horrible error from Neuer!
Credit: Getty Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich [2-3]
85' - Muller brilliantly holds off his man.
He has Davies streaming up the pitch, but the pass is behind him.
He does well to find Laimer, who slips a ball through for Pavlovic, and Modric gets back to sweep up.
Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich [2-3]
84' - Musiala and Kane are replaced by Muller and Choupo-Moting.
What a moment
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83' - Rudiger strides forward and curls a ball to the back post.
Kimmich loses Vinicius Jr, who rifles a half-volley over the bar.
Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich [2-3]
82' - Kim climbs over everyone and arrows a header off the bar.
However, the whistle goes for a foul by Pavlovic on Lunin.
Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich [2-3]
80' - Valverde and Rodrygo are replaced by Joselu and Diaz.
Kimmich whips the free-kick into the box and Kim heads it off Rudiger for a corner.
Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich [2-3]
79' - Camavinga is also on for Tchouameni, and he fouls Kane in the Bayern half.
Modric then fouls Laimer, which doesn't go down too well with the home crowd.
Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich [2-3]
76' - Sane goes off for Kim.
Modric is also on for Kroos.
Pearce: "Oh my goodness."
Real Madrid 0-1 Bayern Munich [2-3]
75' - Great play from Musiala to free Kane in the box.
He works some space and hits the side-netting from close range.