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Bayern Munich Draws 2-2 with Real Madrid in Champions League Semifinal

Nail-Biting First Leg Sets Up Epic Second Leg Clash

FC Bayern Munich and Real Madrid played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal clash on Tuesday night. Vinicius Junior gave the Spaniards the lead in the 39th minute, but Joshua Kimmich equalized for Bayern just seven minutes later. Lucas Vazquez then put Real Madrid back in front in the 61st minute, but Leroy Sane rescued a vital away goal for Bayern with a stunning strike in the 84th minute.

The draw leaves the tie finely poised ahead of the second leg at the Bernabeu next Wednesday, May 8. Bayern will need to score at least one goal to progress to the final, while Real Madrid will be confident of securing a victory in front of their home crowd.

Key Moments

* 39th minute: Vinicius Junior gives Real Madrid the lead * 46th minute: Joshua Kimmich equalizes for Bayern Munich * 61st minute: Lucas Vazquez puts Real Madrid back in front * 84th minute: Leroy Sane scores a crucial away goal for Bayern Munich

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