Three questions and three answers from Bayern Munich 2-2 Real Madrid
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VinÃcius Júnior scored two Real Madrid emerged with a draw from a tough battle in Munich as they sealed a 2-2 tie with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in the Champions League semi-final first leg. VinÃcius Júnior got both goals for the visitors, the first against the run of play with a fine finish from an exquisite Toni Kroos pass, and then the second from the penalty spot. In between, Bayern took the lead with two goals in four minutes from Leroy Sane and Harry Kane, who also scored a penalty.
Three answers
1. Could Real Madrid equal a new record unbeaten run in the Champions League"
Heading into this game in Germany, Los Blancos were unbeaten in 10 consecutive matches in the Champions League this season with seven wins and three draws. The only time that run was longer was in 2016/17, when the team went 11 unbeaten on route to winning the competition. All that the team needed to do to match that record was to avoid falling to defeat to Bayern in Germany, and when VinÃcius Júnior converted from the spot, he ensured that they would do just that. Now, draw or a victory in the second leg in Madrid will mean that Carlo Ancelotti?s side have the longest ever unbeaten run in a single Champions League season in the club?s history by taking it to 12, unlike in 2017 when the semi-final second leg saw a meaningless defeat on the night to Atlético Madrid. 2. Would the line-up be as predictable as it seemed, i...
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