MUNICH (AP) — Real Madrid has made an art form of striking when least expected.
Bayern Munich was so dominant in the Champions League semifinal on Tuesday that it seemed only a matter of time before it scored. But Madrid pounced instead.
Vinícius Júnior ran onto a brilliant Toni Kroos pass and fired the visitors ahead in the 24th minute with their first chance.
“I know that Viní prefers the ball in space than at his feet,” Kroos said. “Then he makes his move. He makes the pass easy for me with his run.”
Madrid’s knack for scoring goals out of nothing is a trait that plays on rivals’ minds as Bayern midfielder Leon Goretzka acknowledged after the teams’ 2-2 draw.
“We let Vinícius out our eye for a bit and then there was a huge hole,” Goretzka said. “There wasn’t the feeling that something dangerous could happen but that’s the quality of Real and you need to be ready for it all the time.”
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Crawford works 6 solid innings and the Red Sox deal the struggling Pirates a 5th straight lossPatrick Bailey's 4Simon Cowell reveals why he wears redWho are the key players in Trump's hush money trial?Conditions improve for students shot in Maryland park on 'senior skip day'First aid consignment via Cyprus corridor departs for GazaTikTok star with 1.1 million followers reveals why US must pass ban on ChinaCharles plans to attend Royal Ascot as he tells aides: 'I want to honour the late Queen's memory'Rookie Jesse Love claims 1st NASCAR Xfinity Series win in another wild Talladega finishSuper Rugby: playoffs picture clears but system raises questions
3.7229s , 6496.75 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Efficient Real Madrid making an art form of scoring when least expected ,Culture Compass news portal