In a thrilling Champions League semifinal match, Real Madrid took a 1-0 lead against Bayern Munich, courtesy of a goal by Vinicius Jr., assisted by Toni Kroos, in the 24th minute. The goal, which made the score Bayern 0-1 Real Madrid, came from Real Madrid's first shot of the game, against the run of play, as Bayern had dominated early possession and attempts. This marks Vinicius Jr.'s third consecutive season scoring in the Champions League semifinals, a feat matched by only a few players historically. Toni Kroos, celebrated for his vision and execution, played a crucial role with a perfectly timed assist that caught the Bayern defense off-guard.
Can’t say in any given year Toni Kross has been THE best player at Real Madrid, but since his first game for the team he’s not only been consistently razor sharp, but critical to success. He’s been key to so many of their victories, large and small https://t.co/6vZa77Uzwg
Semi-final scenes! ⚽ Vinicius Jr has scored in the Champions League semi-finals for three years in a row now. Three players have done that before - Jari Litmanen, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kevin de Bruyne. #BBCFootball #UCL https://t.co/rcE7cYQ8Zq
One shot. One goal. Real Madrid lead in the Champions League. It's just what they do 😏 https://t.co/pEoCFr1lbr
Fort. #FCBRMA https://t.co/rWHqu3B4Bh
🤩 The speed. The pass. The finish. 👉 @vinijr 🅰️ @ToniKroos #UCL https://t.co/tV1Aq2XIZf
PURE CLASS FROM VINI JR. 🤌 Vinícius Júnior opens the scoring vs. Bayern on Real Madrid's first shot of the match. (via @CBSSportsGolazo) https://t.co/oj118cubiU
Real Madrid players ✖️ Toni Kroos. 👑 https://t.co/iBDzUGZW5Q
Vini Jr.'s check to the ball was so aggressive... Min-Jae Kim got played https://t.co/07ixUFePg2
▫️ Third straight season reaching 20 goals in all comps ▫️ Third straight season scoring in UCL semifinals Vini Jr. 🫡 https://t.co/N02IcvU3AE
🚨 Toni Kroos to Real Madrid for just €25m. Rate that signing out of 10? 🤔 https://t.co/qypkgXbIub
Bayern Munich enjoyed the better of the first 20 minutes — but it's Real Madrid who take the lead. It's a sensational ball from Toni Kroos to assist Vinicius Junior. #BAYRMA | #UCL 🎥 @footballontnt https://t.co/2jVSvri1Ai
1 tir = 1 but. Real Madrid. 🎯😅 https://t.co/DRyeufIecn
REAL MADRID STRIKE FIRST. Vini with the goal off a pinpoint Toni Kross pass through the heart of Bayern defense. German Patrick Mahomes. 🙌 https://t.co/fEMi0o12Zn
👀 Toni Kroos. 34-years young. https://t.co/uR2gyvJBRe
Vinicius Jr. has scored in the Champions League semifinals in three consecutive seasons 🤯 He lives for the big moment 🔥 https://t.co/atDEJhw0xC
Stop that Kroos & Vinicius Jr. https://t.co/eIimEdbphZ
Goal for Real Madrid! 🔥 Vinicius Junior puts the away team 1-0 against Bayern Munich 🤩 https://t.co/BeMpWbhWFl
Finished by Vinicius Jr, made by Toni Kroos. 🤝 A glorious pass from the former Bayern man sets up the Brazilian who slots home to put Real ahead in Munich! #BBCFootball #UCL https://t.co/FH82KL3jVe
TONI KROOS WHAT A BALL 🤩 Real Madrid spring ahead against the run of play vs. Bayern Munich. 🎥 @CBSSportsGolazo https://t.co/zVE0QizYs9
Assists that only Toni Kroos can see 😮💨 (via @TUDNUSA) https://t.co/ti7A0opjXl
Vinicius Jr has absolutely done Kim there. Drops off as if to meet Kroos ball, Kim goes with him, Vinicius spins and accelerates towards goal. Takes Kroos pass to score. Kim trailing. Clinical and clever from #RMCF. #BAYRMA
VINI JR. WITH MADRID'S FIRST SHOT ON GOAL 💥 That ball from Toni Kroos 😮💨 https://t.co/3vXSk0vM8Z
Vinicius Jr opens the scoring against the run of play. Bayern 0-1 Real Madrid #UCL https://t.co/SAtvho2JYs
What a ball through from Kroos. That is art.
Real Madrid and the Champions League. It's just what they do. https://t.co/UVNr6aURkc
What a beautiful goal by Vini but the vision by Kroos to see the run was pure class 😀
TONI KROOS WITH A BEAUTIFUL ASSIST TO VINICIUS TO OPEN THE SCORING AGAINST BAYERN 🔥 JUST LIKE THAT AND REAL MADRID ARE 1-0 UP 😳 https://t.co/9pYhJEoO1g
🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Vini Jr has now been directly involved in 30+ goals for Real Madrid in 3 consecutive seasons: ⚽️ 20 goals 🅰️ 11 assists https://t.co/e2gmRSDEL8
Perhaps the most Real Madrid sequence of football ever (or at least since last time)
Kroos with 32 passes already - at 100% completion rate, including that magical assist. No other Madrid player has completed even half of that...
That ball by Kroos was perfect for Vinicius, too. Well placed and made it easy for the young boy to score
Real Madrid with a come to Papa moment.
⚪️🇧🇷 20th goal of the season for Vini Jr and also 11 assists in 34 games. 9 G/A in 8 Champions League games. 🕺🏼✨ https://t.co/aZ3YAc76iG
Tony Kroos, an absolute King
⚽ 24' | 0-1 | GOOOOOOOOOOAL by @Vinijr!!!! #UCL | #FC24 https://t.co/chhDL1hZTK
⚽ 24' | 0-1 | ¡¡¡GOOOOOOOOOOL de @ViniJr!!! #UCL | #FC24 https://t.co/2Dmurw9uR7
What a seed by Toni Kroos
WHAT AN ASSIST FROM THE SIDEWAYS PASSING MERCHANT HIMSELF, Toni Kroos forever
GOOALLL!!! 💥 Real Madrid lead at the Allianz Arena despite all Bayern's early pressure as Vini Jr latches onto a Toni Kross pass and finds the back of the net #UCL #ChampionsLeague https://t.co/okh5YlRSVY
That man Vini Jr. So dangerous. So good.
VINI JR. SCORES IN MUNICH Prost 🍻 https://t.co/r7ixm4rJaY
⚽ 24' | 0-1 | GOOOOOOOOOOAL by @ViniJt!!!! #UCL | #FC24 https://t.co/od0ib9JxL4
So easy for Kroos to just wander into the centre there and just play it through. The problem area for Bayern from the very start of the season.
Real Madrid. 1 shot. 1 goal. https://t.co/QCFsb9ncC8
⚽ 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟: OH MY GOD! TONI KROOS YOU GENIUS! VINI JR SCORES BUT IT'S ALL ABOUT KROOS! 🇩🇪 Bayern 0-1 Real Madrid 🇪🇸 #UCL
🚨 Bayern 0-1 Real Madrid VINI JR SCORES!! ⚽️ 📻 Commentary - https://t.co/VJgUHnqdM1 https://t.co/nCqgqgbGDv
There have been 7 shots in the opening 23 minutes: 🥅 Bayern 🥅 Bayern 🥅 Bayern 🥅 Bayern 🥅 Bayern 🥅 Bayern 🥅 Bayern #UCL
🤳 𝗠𝗥. 𝗪𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗬 🥰 @ArjenRobben 💫 #FCBRMA | 0-0 | 20' 💫 https://t.co/7UctNelBMS
🍿 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘 𝗚𝗢 🍿 🇩🇪 Bayern 0-0 Real Madrid 🇪🇸 #UCL
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