Bayern Munich secured their spot in the Champions League semifinals with a dramatic 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in their quarterfinal second leg, advancing 6-4 on aggregate. Luis Díaz and Michael Olise scored late goals for Bayern to seal the win, though the match ended with controversy over a red card for Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga. According to AP, the game concluded with Madrid players expressing strong dissatisfaction with the referee's decision.
In another quarterfinal, Arsenal reached the semifinals for the second consecutive year by drawing 0-0 with Sporting Lisbon, progressing 1-0 on aggregate. As reported by Al Jazeera, this result sets up a semi-final clash with Atletico Madrid for Mikel Arteta's team. The Gunners remain in contention for a Premier League and Champions League double, a prospect that will be a significant boost to their fans as they head into a crucial run of domestic fixtures. Bayern Munich will face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in their semifinal tie.