25th April, 2012
Bayern Munich reached the UEFA Champions League final on Wednesday beating nine-time champions Real Madrid 3-1 on penalties after the two-legged match finished 3-3 on aggregate.Bastian Schweinsteiger slotted home the winning penalty in a thrilling shootout which saw Bayern lead 2-0 at one point after Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka missed theirs for Real.
However, Toni Kroos and captain Philippo Lahm then missed theirs with Xabi Alonso getting one back for Real but Sergio Ramos blasted his effort high into the stands and Schweinsteiger made no mistake to net the crucial goal.A double from Ronaldo early in the match looked to have set the hosts on their way to the final but an Arjen Robben penalty in the first period made the match all square.
It was some compensation for Robben, who had somehow missed an open goal from two yards out in the first-half.Bayer will meet Chelsea in the 19 May final in Munich, the English side having eliminated holders Barcelona on Tuesday 3-2 on aggregate.