While FC Bayern were still dealing with the controversial offside decision by the referee team around Szymon Marciniak, Real Madrid’s German international Toni Kroos was looking ahead. He sees his team Real Madrid as favorites in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund in London on June 1st. The midfield star said he had no problem accepting the role of favorite after the 2-1 win in the semi-final second leg against FC Bayern. “I believe and am convinced that we will do justice to it,” emphasized the 34-year-old.
Borussia Dortmund have not played a Champions League final that often. “It’s a completely different atmosphere. Wembley, there are a few other feelings that affect you. And I hope that it affects us a little less, that we at least bring the advantage of experience there and get the thing,” said Kroos and added: “But that is not a declaration of war. It’s clear that we want to win this.” Dortmund eliminated Paris St. Germain in the semifinals with two 1-0 wins.
After a 2-2 draw in the first leg, Champions League record winners Real Madrid prevailed against Bayern in the semi-finals thanks to two late goals from Joselu (88th minute, 90th+1). The victory was favored by the referee. The 43-year-old Pole apologized for blowing the whistle too early because of an alleged offside position when Matthijs de Ligt equalized 2-2 in the 13th minute of stoppage time. The scene could not be verified using video evidence. The international commentators paid tribute to Real Madrid for their energetic performance – and showed understanding for Bayern’s anger.
Spain
“Brand”: “Real Madrid doesn’t allow rivals. It has been said for two weeks that Bayern are the closest to Real Madrid, and when it mattered most, the proud Bayern fell to their knees like everyone else when they saw themselves in the final.”
„Sport“: “Robbery at the Bernabeu! Bayern will not have a legal goal recognized in the last minute. Scandal at the Santiago Bernabeu, another one! The disallowed goal is another episode in the black history of refereeing errors in Madrid’s favor at Real Madrid’s home ground. This is how it will be remembered. Polish referee Szymon Marciniak inexplicably blew the whistle before Dutch defender de Ligt had finished and disallowed the goal for offside, while his assistant raised the flag before the play was over. That shouldn’t happen. This gesture, in the age of VAR, where referees allow the game to run before making a final decision in order to avoid mistakes like the one made last night, Bayern condemned.”
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“The country”: “Yes that’s it. Real Madrid again. Again the dead man rising amidst the collective delirium of the Bernabéu. Madrid found themselves trailing on the scoreboard after a dominant game while Bayern, the old European hierarchy, the legendary beast of the competition, slept the night away. It didn’t matter that Tuchel was on the bench, having already played in a similar game with Chelsea two years ago. The magical fate of Madrid is inevitable, even if you see it coming, even if you know it.”
“The world”: “Hail, Caesar of Europe: Madrid brings the reign of faith to Wembley. The Madrilenians never think about death, not even with both feet on the scaffold, like against Bayern, because their only memento mori is victory.”
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„ABC“: “After a first leg in which the Madrilenians strangely lacked respect for their favorite competition for a few minutes, Ancelotti’s players put on their Sunday shirts at the Bernabéu and will now go into the final in London looking good and perfumed, as they should.”
England
„The Sun“: “It’s a disaster. Fans claim the Champions League is rigged after Real Madrid vs Bayern ends in huge controversy as the Germans are denied a goal.”
„Daily Mail“: “Bayern anger at the referees. Thomas Tuchel is angry at the ‘absolute disaster’ of the decision that denied Bayern Munich a late equalizer against Real Madrid in a dramatic Champions League defeat and blames two referees.”
„The Mirror“: “Harry Kane’s heart is broken. Real Madrid make it to yet another Champions League final as former Stoke star Joselu scores a late double to give Bellingham a reunion with Dortmund.”
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„The Guardian“: „Simply ridiculous. Simply Real Madrid. The team that seems to own this competition, that has a magical power over this trophy that they just won’t give up, is back in the final because of course it is.”
Austria
“Kronen-Zeitung”: “Wrong offside whistle sends Bayern into a rage.”
“Delivery man”: “Late goals have always been FC Bayern’s specialty. In the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, the German record champions experienced a finish that must have seemed Spanish to Bayern.”
Switzerland
„Blick“: “Referee bonus for Real Madrid? ‘Scandal scene’ makes Bayern rage.”
Italy
“Gazzetta dello Sport”: “Real never dies!” Turnaround in the 91st minute and they head to Wembley. Bayern anger at the referees. The usual Real Madrid. The usual European nights from Ancelotti’s teams.”
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„Tuttosport“: “Joselu, the king for a night: Real with another incredible comeback and Ancelotti in the final. Los Blancos overturned the result against Bayern in the final minutes, winning 2-1 thanks to a late brace from the Spanish striker. “Real Madrid doesn’t give up.”
“The Republic”: “The mystique of the Bernabeu can do anything, even a 34-year-old striker, loaned for a million (and the transfer fee costs one and a half, mind you) from a relegation-threatened club, Espanyol, to fill a small part of the huge hole that the Benzema’s departure to Arabia is a fairytale story.”
France
„The Team“: “The Immortal Real.”
“The Parisian”: “Joselu makes the Madrilenians immortal and secures them a ticket to Wembley. Initially surprised by Bayern, Real Madrid scored two goals in the final phase and secured their place in the final of the Champions League.”
Netherlands
“The Telegraph”: “Madrid completely turns the game around in three minutes. Real Madrid moves into the Champions League final after a crazy final against Bayern. The Champions League will not have a “German” final after all. Until the 88th minute, Bayern had a chance of a place in the final, but then Joselu came along.”
