Bayern Munich secured a 6-4 aggregate victory over Real Madrid in a Champions League quarter-final classic, winning 4-3 on the night at the Allianz Arena. The match featured the competition's fastest goal this season - Arda Guler's 35-second strike from 25 yards - and two red cards in the final five minutes that ultimately decided the tie.

Real Madrid, seeking their 16th Champions League title, twice fought back from behind but were undone by late drama. Eduardo Camavinga received two yellow cards in 24 minutes after coming on as a substitute, while Guler was also sent off for confronting the referee. Bayern's victory sets up a semi-final against Paris St-Germain, with manager Vincent Kompany praising his team's mental strength to recover from setbacks.

The match showcased both teams' attacking prowess but exposed defensive vulnerabilities. Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard described it as "an incredible game of football, end-to-end," while Bayern's Manuel Neuer made a costly early error that gifted Real the opener. The result means Real Madrid's European campaign ends earlier than expected, despite their status as the competition's most successful team with 15 titles.