Bayern Munich stunned out of the Champions League by Villareal
After last week’s 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich at El Madrigal stadium, Villareal tied against Bayern Munich 1-1 in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final match at Allianz Arena
Thomas Mueller of Bayern Munich reacts after a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg match between Bayern Munich of Germany and Villarreal CF of Spain in Munichsealing a place in the Champions League semifinals with a 2-1 aggregate win.
Robert Lewandowski, in the 52nd minute, was the sole goal scorer for Bayern Munich, while Samuel Chukwueze, in the 88th minute, was the goal scorer for Villareal. The match went just like the first leg of the quarter-final, with Bayern dominating the field but struggling to convert. Bayern controlled 68% of the ball, took almost six times more shots than Villareal and had better pass accuracy. However, Villareal played well and just conceded one goal on back to back attacks from Bayern Munich.
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring for Bayern Munich in the 52nd minute, after a goalless first half when the German midfielder Thomas Müller intercepted a sloppy pass from Dani Parejo and calmly landed the ball at Lewandowski’s feet, who then sent the ball into the net with a quick shot, giving Bayern a 1-0 lead.
Villareal showed formidable passing in the end minutes of the match as Dani Parejo showed formidable strategy in the middle of the field and sent a crucial pass to Lo Celso, who then sent it toward Gerard Moreno. The Spanish striker showed great foresight as he sent the ball towards a fellow striker Samuel Chukwueze at the far end of the post. The ball did not make a clean connect but Samuel took the shot and sent the ball into the nest. past Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Villareal showed formidable passing in the last few minutes of the match. Dani Parejo showed crucial quick-thinking in the middle of the field and sent a pass to Lo Celso, who then sent it toward Gerard Moreno. The Spanish striker showed great foresight as he sent the ball towards a fellow striker Samuel Chukwueze at the far end of the post. The ball did not make a clean connection, but Samuel took the shot and sent the ball into the net past Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Villareal has come a long way from winning their first major trophy last year in a dramatic shootout victory against Manchester United in the Europa League final to defeating Italian giants Juventus in the round of 16 and German giants Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.
Villareal has made it to the Champions League semi-finals for the second time, after previously doing so in 2005-06.
They will next play in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final match on April 28.