The Bavarians were on the brink of a triumphant journey to Wembley when their once-impervious goalkeeper made a startling misstep that changed the course of the match.
In a poignant turn of events, a crestfallen Bayern Munich found themselves grappling with the consequences of yet another defensive lapse as Manuel Neuer’s pivotal error marred their riveting 2-1 semi-final second-leg showdown against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
The blow was especially harsh on Thomas Tuchel’s squad, and particularly on Neuer, who had exhibited his brilliance with a series of breathtaking saves before Alphonso Davies ignited the scoreboard with a breathtaking right-footed strike into the top corner, giving the visitors a 3-2 lead on aggregate.
However, with only two minutes of regular time remaining, the seasoned goalkeeper mishandled a seemingly innocuous attempt from Vinicius Jr., allowing Joselu to capitalize on the rebound. Still reeling from the shock, Bayern witnessed Madrid’s super-sub deliver the final blow in injury time, converting a cutback from Antonio Rudiger to propel his side to Wembley.
