Manchester City edged closer to their first Champions League title after a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s quarter-final second leg saw them secure a 4-1 aggregate win and a place in the semi-finals. .
Despite missing a first-half penalty, City forward Erling Haaland scored his 48th goal of the season in the 57th minute to level the contest before Bayern equalized through Joshua Kimmich’s 83rd penalty.
In the semi-finals, Manchester City will face holders Real Madrid, and the tie is set for an exciting clash between two of Europe’s best teams. It will also be City’s 15th consecutive game without defeat in all competitions.
Bayern Munich were always going to find it difficult to overturn a 3-0 deficit from the first leg, but they got off to a good start with forward Erik Maxim Chopo mooting in the lineup.
City’s defenders were kept busy with Kingsley Coman a constant threat on the wing. Bayern’s biggest chance came in the 17th minute when Leroy Sane missed a golden opportunity only to beat the keeper.
The Bavarians grabbed a break a minute later when defender Dewitt Apamicano was initially sent off after receiving a straight red card for a last-man foul on Holland. However, a VAR review confirmed that the striker was offside and the defender’s dismissal was overturned. Apimecano was less fortunate shortly after when he was penalized for handball, and Holland sent his penalty over the bar.
Holland redeemed himself after the restart, though, combining well with Kevin De Bruyne before beating keeper Yann Sommer. City’s goal was the first Bayern conceded at home in all competitions this season.
Bayern managed to get a consolation goal in the form of a penalty, but it was not enough to turn the tie around. Thomas Tuchel was sent off in the 86th minute after a second booking, completing a disappointing evening for the hosts.
