Bayern Munich vs Man City LIVE: Result and reaction from Champions League quarter-final as City cruise through
Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City (1-4 agg): Erling Haaland missed a penalty before later scoring as Pep Guardiola’s men set up a semi-final against Real Madrid
Erling Haaland scored as Manchester City advanced to a Champions League semi-final rematch with Real Madrid after a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in the second leg of their quarter-final on Wednesday.
The Norwegian superstar missed a first-half penalty but atoned as City achieved smooth progress with a 4-1 win on aggregate by scoring the opening goal on a counter-attack in the 57th minute, just after Bayern missed a good chance at the other end.
Bayern’s lack of confidence after losing the first leg 3-0 in Manchester showed as they failed to take advantage of numerous chances. Joshua Kimmich scored the Bavarian powerhouses’ consolation from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute after City defender Manuel Akanji was penalised for handball but it was immaterial to the outcome.
Relive all the action as Bayern Munich miss out to Manchester City:
Erling Haaland highlights gap between Man City and Bayern Munich but ‘true final’ beckons
Another of this season’s Champions League quarter-final results that was ultimately predictable, but only after one shock. Erling Haaland missed a penalty. He then went and showed why that is so surprising by going and scoring the goal that made absolutely sure of Manchester City’s passage to a third consecutive semi-final. Pep Guardiola has another grand occasion with Real Madrid, a third in four seasons.
That will likely be much closer than this 4-1 aggregate win over Bayern Munich, and perhaps represents the biggest obstacle remaining to a potential treble for the Abu Dhabi project. It might even be “the true final”.
The truth of this tie was maybe a touch more complicated than the scoreline indicated. It was odd in that there were so many passages in this 1-1 when Bayern looked like they could match City but - as in the first leg - it was always like they were just hanging on and Guardiola’s side could raise it.
That happened again, and the scorer of the decisive goal was even more pointed than usual.
Erling Haaland highlights gap between Man City and Bayern but ‘true final’ beckons
Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City (1-4 agg): Haaland atoned for a missed penalty and now a mouthwatering semi-final against Real Madrid awaits
Memorable European nights for Man City as they reach Champions League semi-final
Manchester City made it through to the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday after a 1-1 draw at Bayern Munich sealed a 4-1 aggregate triumph.
Here, the PA news agency looks at five other memorable European evenings for the club:
Memorable European nights for Man City as they reach Champions League semi-final
Pep Guardiola’s side advanced to the semi-final with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich.
FT Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City (1-4 agg)
Bayern Munich had 19 attempts with seven on target during this match but they couldn’t score. They needed a penalty in order to finally beat Ederson and it was a dubious penalty at best.
It won’t be a surprise if the Bundesliga champions go all in for a main striker this summer.
FT Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City (1-4 agg)
Manchester City are only the third English team to qualify for the Uefa Champions League semi-finals in three consecutive seasons, along with Chelsea and Manchester United (both 2006/07 to 2008/09).
FT Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City (1-4 agg)
Kevin De Bruyne has assisted 23 goals in all competitions this season, now his most in a single campaign for Man City (overtakes 22 in 2019/20), and five more than any player for clubs in Europe’s big-five leagues in 2022/23 (Lionel Messi 18).
Full-time: Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City (1-4 agg)
90+5 mins: A draw on the night is enough to send Manchester City into the Champions League semi-finals. The damage was done at the Etihad in the first leg when Pep Guardiola’s men ran out 3-0 winners.
Erling Haaland and Joshua Kimmich netted the respective goals and Bayern maintained their scoring streak at the Allianz Arena. City were just too good defensively and they’ve knocked out the Bundesliga champions.
Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City (1-4 agg)
90+2 mins: Ederson play acts a bit of cramp and delays another restart. He needs to be careful as the Man City goalkeeper has already been booked.
Akanji is down now with an injury too.
Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City (1-4 agg)
90 mins: Five minutes of added time to play before this tie is done. Manchester City are managing the game now. Trying to hold onto possession and keep the ball in Bayern’s half.
The Bayern players seem deflated now. Three goals in five minutes is near impossible.
Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City (1-4 agg)
88 mins: Free kick to Man City! Jack Grealish is brought down right on the edge of the penalty area and City will have a could chance to score from this.
Kevin De Bruyne is replaced with Kyle Walker before the free kick is taken. It’s likely that City will run this to the corner flag.
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