Matches between FC Bayern and Real Madrid are an absolute classic in European soccer. It is perhaps the biggest game of all. The Champions League matches have once again shown why this is the case
FC Bayern used to be known as „La Bestia Negra“ because the record champions regularly managed not only to stress out the royals, but also to knock them out of the competition. Bayern’s record against Real looked excellent at times, before the Spaniards were able to start a series
In recent years, Real have often been the record champions‘ kryptonite, often coming out on top in dramatic matches
Bayern revive old myth
But FC Bayern struck back with two wins in the quarter-finals. Bayern won 2:1 at the Bernabéu and 4:3 in Munich after a highly dramatic game. The record champions knocked out Real Madrid, the record Champions League winners, in their showpiece competition. A team that played for everything on Wednesday
The old myth was reaffirmed, Bayern not only overcame a trauma of recent years, but also knocked Real Madrid out of the top flight for the sixth time in total. No other team has managed that. 1976 was the first time, 1987 was the second. In 2001, on the way to winning the Champions League, Real Madrid were knocked out in the semi-finals
2007 and 2012 also saw triumphs for FCB before the drought that has now ended after a fantastic evening at the Allianz Arena. It is safe to say that the Bestia Negra are back, especially as the 180-minute progression was absolutely fine. Bayern now face PSG in the next round, while Real Madrid must lick their wounds and try to attack again in the new season. Perhaps with another clash against FCB.