Bayern's quarter-final in the Champions League! But after only what drama! Bayern beat Juventus 4: 2 after extra time and up to 73 minutes seemed out of the race after trailing 0: 2.
But the notorious German spirit he said the word again after late goals in normal time of usual suspects Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller, the last of which in 91 minutes, everything is decided after extra time. They followed the new two strikes from Thiago Alcantara and Kingsley Coman, so that "old lady" to be immersed in grief.
A dream match started way for Italians. Already in the 6th minute they scored the goal that brought them so valuable lead. Its author was Paul Pogba and at its base was a childish mistake by keeper Manuel Neuer.
In one of their favorite outings he has not figured out a defender and allowed Stephan Lichtsteiner to pull away. Swiss national found undisturbed Pogba some point penalty and he nearly empty net scored for 1: 0.
Then poured icy shower hosts and they are difficult to organize dangerous attacks. Their disorganization was great, but Neuer did not stop with gifts. He made another, similar to the first goal, and only luck saved him.
This happened after 22 minutes when clean lame leg of Juve player and he gave Álvaro Morata alone with the keeper. The Spaniard pass him the ball back of the net but the goal was annulled for offside.
Shortly thereafter came the first real chance for Bayern in this game. In the 26th minute a great cross from Philipp Lahm Franck Ribery left alone behind the defense of the opponent, but the Frenchman's header was too weak and could not impede a great goalkeeper like Buffon.
And while gradually entered into the Bayern match followed another shocking blow on them. He came in 28 minutes when the 'old lady' lead with 2: 0. Álvaro Morata then took a ball from his half sneered with defense and found Juan Cuadrado in front of the box. Colombian flew captain Philipp Lahm and nice blow the lead of his team two goals.
Bayern could not shake off longer than this shock. They found difficult path to the opponent's goal, although they held more often the ball. After 42 minutes came and the best chance for the team then.
Then Thomas Muller fired from just outside the box, but Buffon tipped. However, the ball hit the body of oncoming Robert Lewandowski and subsequently went a few centimeters wide.
Until the break, and "Bianconeri" could decide everything. After 44 minutes, following yet another breakthrough from Álvaro Morata, the ball came to Juan Cuadrado to the far post and he shoots but Neuer stretched and wineries.
Series of chances for the "old lady" continued shortly after the resumption of the game, and the gaps one after another alternately Álvaro Morata. The Spaniard had two great chances between the 56th and 57th minutes.
First he slalom between defense and shoot, but Neuer wineries. Then he opened a new opportunity in front of him after his next great breakthrough and sequencing of protecting the lead, but this time his shot went high.
Bayern gradually settled fully half of opponents, but lacked ideas in attack and could not see how to get to the twist. And out of nowhere fell first goal that totally changed everything on the field.
After 73 minutes, Douglas Costa down the wing and centered perfectly yard box. There, Robert Lewandowski rose highest and 3-4 meters couldnt mistake - 1: 2.
After this development hosts threw wildly forward in search of the goal that would cause the game to overtime. They were close to him in the 85th minute when Lewandowski slammed the post. Later it turned out that he was offside. Three minutes after kick Kingsley Coman went a few centimeters wide.
This led to the first minute of overtime when "Allianz Arena" burst into ecstasy. Then Patrice Evra lost a ball from Arturo Vidal, the Chilean found Kingsley Coman of wing and he centered great in goal area. There Thomas Muller does not forgive - 2: 2 and sequels.
They had interesting moments, first shot Lichtsteiner not difficult Neuer, then twice, Thomas Mueller fired from favorable positions Buffon, but the 38-year-old veteran showed great reflexes and wineries.
Bayern were the more active team in those extra minutes, but watched and not risking much. Juve went close in defense and obviously waiting for the outcome of penalties. And that turned out to be their biggest mistake.
At the beginning of the second period it was decided in favor of the hosts. In 108 minutes of Patrice Evra error allowed the Bavarians to combine in the box of the opponent and Thiago Alcantara from close range did not miss - 3: 2 full twist.
Just two minutes later it was over. Then diluted protecting Italians ball came to their former player Kingsley Coman and he could not mistake - 4: 2 and the end of the intrigue.
However, doing honor of the "Bianconeri" that did not give up. In the 116th minute, they could not return to the game, but Mario Mandzukic made an incredible pass from the goal area, but Manuel Neuer saved his team and that was it. Bayern is in the quarterfinals after the unique drama of "Allianz Arena". Rival BMW will become clear on the draw on Friday.
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