Sports 16 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Kane Celebrates 'Special Night' as Bayern Knocks Out Madrid in UCL Thriller
Bayern Munich advanced to the Champions League semifinals with a 4-3 second-leg win over Real Madrid, sealed by late goals from Luis Díaz and Michael Olise for a 6-4 aggregate victory. Harry Kane hailed the dramatic quarterfinal as a 'special night' ahead of a semifinal clash with defending champions PSG. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/kane-hails-special-night-as-bayern-oust-madrid-5425482
Bayern Munich delivered a thrilling comeback against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals, securing their spot in the semifinals with a 4-3 victory in the second leg. The match ended 6-4 on aggregate, marking Bayern’s first two-legged triumph over Madrid since 2012.
Luis Díaz netted in the 89th minute, followed by Michael Olise’s stunning stoppage-time strike, extending Bayern’s unbeaten streak to 16 games across all competitions.
Harry Kane described the encounter as a ‘special night,’ highlighting the intense ebbs and flows, especially in the first half. The game turned controversial when referee Slavko Vinčić red-carded Madrid’s substitute Eduardo Camavinga in the 86th minute for a challenge on Kane.
Bayern now faces defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals. Kane praised PSG’s quality, referencing their earlier group stage meeting, and expressed confidence in an open battle.
Off the pitch, treble-chasing Bayern could clinch a 13th Bundesliga title in 14 years this Sunday if Borussia Dortmund falters. They also meet Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup semifinals on April 22.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)