Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: A Rivalry For The Ages

A Look Back at Two Epic Champions League Semifinals

29 April 2014: Bayern Munich 0-4 Real Madrid

In the first leg of the 2014 Champions League semifinals, Real Madrid traveled to Munich and stunned Bayern with a dominant 4-0 victory. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, while Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos added the other goals. It was a humiliating defeat for Bayern at home and gave Real Madrid a commanding lead heading into the second leg.

18 April 2017: Real Madrid 4-2 Bayern Munich (AET)

Three years later, the two teams met again in the Champions League semifinals. This time, the first leg was played in Madrid, and Bayern took an early lead through Arturo Vidal. However, Real Madrid came back to win 2-1, thanks to goals from Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo. The second leg in Munich was even more dramatic. Bayern took a 2-1 lead in the first half, but Real Madrid equalized in the second half. The game went to extra time, and Real Madrid won 4-2, with Ronaldo scoring two more goals.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich - Complete H2H record

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have met a total of 26 times in competitive matches. Real Madrid has won 11 of those matches, while Bayern Munich has won 9. The two teams have drawn 6 times. In the Champions League, Real Madrid has a slight edge over Bayern Munich, with 6 wins to Bayern Munich's 5. However, Bayern Munich has won the last two meetings between the two teams in the Champions League.

Conclusion

The Bayern Munich-Real Madrid rivalry is one of the most intense and storied in European football. The two teams have met in some of the most memorable matches in Champions League history, and their rivalry is sure to continue for many years to come.