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FC BAYERN DESTROY REAL MADRID 9-1 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ACTION
Bavarians’ Masterclass Leaves Madrid Shell-shocked
First-half Blitz Sets the Tone
On a memorable night in Munich, Bayern Munich put on a footballing clinic, crushing Real Madrid 9-1 in their UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg clash. The Allianz Arena erupted in deafening cheers as the German champions tore into their illustrious opponents from the get-go, racing into a staggering 7-0 lead by halftime.
Serge Gnabry set the rout in motion with a brilliant opening goal in the 4th minute, followed by a clinical strike from Robert Lewandowski just three minutes later. The Madrid defense crumbled under Bayern's relentless pressure, with Gnabry adding his second in the 12th minute and Thomas Müller making it 4-0 with a well-placed header in the 30th minute.
Madrid, the reigning champions and three-time winners of the competition in the past four years, were left reeling. Bayern's relentless attack continued unabated, with Joshua Kimmich scoring in the 33rd minute and Lewandowski completing his hat-trick in the 35th minute. Serge Gnabry then claimed his third goal of the night in the 43rd minute, leaving the Spanish giants stunned.
The second half was a mere formality as Bayern cruised to a record-breaking victory. Lewandowski added his fourth in the 56th minute, becoming the first player in Champions League history to score two hat-tricks in the knockout stages. Karim Benzema scored a consolation goal for Madrid in the 83rd minute, but it was nothing more than a footnote in Bayern's dominant display.
The 9-1 scoreline marked the worst defeat for Real Madrid in their proud European history and sent shockwaves throughout the footballing world. Bayern's performance was a testament to their attacking prowess and defensive solidity, making them firm favorites to reach the final.
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