Bayern Munich reached the last four of the Champions League with a thrilling victory against Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena with goalscorer Arda Guler dismissed by the referee after the game ended
Guler was sent off after the final whistle(Image: Getty Images)
Real Madrid star Arda Guler was sent off seconds after the Spanish side slipped to a dramatic Champions League quarter-final defeat to Bayern Munich.
The La Liga giants produced an all-time European classic alongside their German opposition, with the home side sealing a 4-3 victory, which saw them win 6-4 on aggregate.
But the final scoreline was just the start of the drama. Turkish playmaker, Guler, who scored twice during the game, was shown a red card by the referee after the game ended.
The 21-year-old was dismissed just moments after a host of Real players – including England’s Jude Bellingham – had surrounded the referee to protest against the decision to send French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga off. Guler was among those strongly remonstrating with the officials.
Camavinga was sent off late in the game, having picked up a second booking for walking off with the ball. His first caution came after a cynical foul on Jamal Musiala. Protests reportedly continued in the tunnel after the game.
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Real boss Alvaro Arbeloa hit out at the decision to send Camavinga off. Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: “It’s unbelievable that you send a player off for this action, I can’t believe that. It’s not possible in a play like that, in a match like that, that you’re sent off for this. We feel really upset and angry and disappointed. All of this is really unfair.”
Bayern took full advantage of his dismissal, with both Luis Diaz and Michael Olise netting late goals to see Bayern progress to the semi-finals, where they will take on reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Before his red, the evening had actually started positively for Guler after he gave Real the lead within the opening minute by taking advantage of a woeful error from Manuel Neuer.
Aleksandar Pavlovic drew Bayern level just four minutes later, with Guler, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe exchanging further strikes before half time. Diaz and Olise netted eye-catching goals late on to seal victory for Vincent Kompany’s side.
Real Madrid players were left furious with the decision to send Camavinga off(Image: Getty Images)
In the other semi-final, Arsenal are set to take on Atletico Madrid. The Gunners squeezed past Sporting Lisbon – their slender win in Portugal proving to be enough to progess. Atleti beat Spanish rivals Barcelona to book their spot in the last four.
The first legs of the semi finals will take place across 28 and 29 April, with the return legs scheduled for May 5 and May 6.
The final of this season’s Champions League is due to take place on 30 May at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.
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