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Bayern Munich defeats Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final thriller
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Bayern Munich triumphed over Real Madrid in a high-scoring Champions League quarter-final match, winning 4-3. This victory, following their 2-1 win in the first leg, secures Bayern's place in the semi-finals, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain. The second leg at the Allianz Arena saw an early goal from Real Madrid's Arda Güler in the first minute, capitalizing on an error by Manuel Neuer. However, Bayern quickly equalized through Aleksandr Pavlovic in the 6th minute after a mistake by Andriy Lunin. Arda Güler scored his second goal for Real Madrid from a free-kick in the 29th minute, but Harry Kane responded for Bayern in the 38th minute, assisted by Dayot Upamecano. Kylian Mbappé then added Real's third goal in the 42nd minute, assisted by Vinicius Jr. The second half remained balanced until the 86th minute when Eduardo Camavinga received a second yellow card. Luis Diaz then scored for Bayern in the 89th minute, and Michael Olise sealed the victory in added time 90th+4'.
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Former national coach Pape Thiaw is scheduled to hold a press conference to discuss Senegal's involvement in the 2026 World Cup. This announcement follows Senegal's elimination from the tournament and ongoing issues within the Senegalese Football Federation FSF. Thiaw is expected to provide a comprehensive review of the team's performance, including tactical decisions, team management, and challenges encountered during the competition. He will also address criticisms regarding the FSF's management and the team's early exit, which has sparked debate about the federation's sports strategy and the accountability of various stakeholders. Thiaw is anticipated to reveal previously confidential aspects of the World Cup campaign.
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