FULL TIME: Bayern Munich 3 – 2 Barcelona, Barcelona win 5-3 on aggregate
It was a highly entertaining contest, and Bayern Munich fought right up until the end but the win was not enough to put them through to the final.
An early goal for Benatia gave Bayern some early hope, but that was all diminished shortly after but the young Brazilian, Neymar.
Messi and Suarez linked up to set a goal up on the platter for Neymar.
And then, shortly after they did it again to lead 2-1 and half time.
Bayern came back in the second half and went on to dominate the rest of the game.
Constant pressure finally payed off for them, as Lewandowski who was brilliant all game placed the ball in the bottom corner of the net giving the keeper no chance.
Thomas Muller did the same thing shortly after, as Barcelona looked like they went to sleep.
From there on in it was constant pressure from Bayern Munich, but they couldn’t find the net once again, and Barcelona were more than happy to slow the game down.
Bayern Munich get the constellation win, but Barcelona get the chance to win the Champions League against either Real Madrid or Juventus.
The final score from Munich, Bayern Munich 3, Barcelona 2, Barcelona win 5-3 on aggregate.
Bayern Munich will be looking to make history as they host a Barcelona side that will have a three-goal advantage on aggregate. Join us on The Roar from 4:45am AEST for live scores and commentary on one the biggest games in football.
Currently riding a four-game losing streak, Bayern Munich will feel they will need a miracle to overcome an in-form and firing Barcelona squad.
Having lost their last three semi-final games in the Champions League, and all those loses coming against Spanish sides, the football gods do not seem to be in coach Pep Guardiola’s favour.
All hope is not lost for the former Barcelona manager, with Bayern Munich securing a 4-nil over Barcelona in their last home game against the Spanish side back in 2013. Another similar result would be enough to get them through to the final.
Bayern Munich have also managed to stay unbeaten against Barcelona in their last four European matches at home, and will be looking to put on the performance of a lifetime in front of their own fans.
Barcelona have been in incredible form as of late, having won their last eight in a row and finding the net 28 times to average an impressive 3.5 goals per game.
Luis Enrique’s men have also been on fire in their defensive line, and have managed to keep seven consecutive clean sheets.
Despite being in poor form away from home against the German side, the Spanish club will be confident they can dismantle Bayern Munich again and earn a spot in the Champions League final for the first time since 2010/11.
In the first leg between these two sides at the Camp Nou, it took Barcelona 75 minutes to break the deadlock through Lionel Messi. Just five minutes later, Messi would singlehandedly rip Bayern to shreds to score his second, before Neymar put the final nail in the coffin in stoppage time.
My prediction:
Every time a side has lead 3-nil in a knockout stage of the Champions League, that side has gone through. Barcelona will do all they can to not be the first to drop the lead, and most-likely find success on the counter.
Bayern Munich 0 – 1 Barcelona (0 – 4 aggregate score)
Can Bayern Munich make history and produce one of the biggest comebacks in UEFA Champions League history, or will Barcelona finally reach the final for the first time in years. Join us from 4:45am AEST to find out.
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FULL TIME: Bayern Munich 3 - 2 Barcelona, Barcelona win 5-3 on aggregate It was a highly entertaining contest, and Bayern Munich fought right up until the end but the win was not enough to put them through to the final. An early goal for Benatia gave Bayern some early hope, but that was all diminished shortly after but the young Brazilian, Neymar. Messi and Suarez linked up to set a goal up on the platter for Neymar. And then, shortly after they did it again to lead 2-1 and half time. Bayern came back in the second half and went on to dominate the rest of the game. Constant pressure finally payed off for them, as Lewandowski who was brilliant all game placed the ball in the bottom corner of the net giving the keeper no chance. Thomas Muller did the same thing shortly after, as Barcelona looked like they went to sleep. From there on in it was constant pressure from Bayern Munich, but they couldn't find the net once again, and Barcelona were more than happy to slow the game down. Bayern Munich get the constellation win, but Barcelona get the chance to win the Champions League against either Real Madrid or Juventus. The final score from Munich, Bayern Munich 3, Barcelona 2, and with Barcelona winning 5-3 on aggregate.
Isaac Nowroozi
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Bayern finally get a win, but it's not enough to earn a spot in the final. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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Bayern will win but they have to leave.
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90+3' - Bayern shut down Barcelona's attack and the referee blows the whistle for full time. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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90+2' - Barcelona trying to run down the clock now. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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90+2' - A long ball to Neymar sees him one on one with Neuer but he decides to pass to Messi across goal but can't find him! Could have been 3-3! BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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90+1' - Corner is cleared easily. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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90+1' - Lewondowski with a good back hall to that nearly finds Gotze in the box! Alves covers and it's a Bayern corner. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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90' - Three minutes of time to be added on. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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89' - The Bayern fans are happy with their side, nothing to be ashamed of for the German side, who have played very well here, especially in the second half of the contest. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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88' - Bayern still pressing and probing. Looking for a way into the box. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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87' - Bayern to their credit have not stopped trying! BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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86' - Bayern Munich make a double sub now, as Schweinsteiger comes off Mukker and Martinez comes off for Gotze. Neuer gets the captains arm band. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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86' - Under five to go and Bayern need three goals. Looks like Barca will get that place in the finals. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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85' - And now Pedro finds himself booked for a clear foul. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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84' - Lewandowski has another go but this time it's wide. He feels he should have done better, but wasn't a bad effort given the circumstances. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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83' - Rode is yellow carded for a clear foul on Messi. That was deliberate, but better than letting him run. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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82' - Barcelona looking to press now. Rode collides with Neymar and Rode wins the free kick after coming off it worse. Once again, Bayern on the attack. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA
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81' - Bayern on the counter again now and some good passing in the box leads to a poor final pass by Muller. Barcelona survive. BAYERN MUNICH 3 (3) – (5) 2 BARCELONA