ROAD TO MUNICH

The road to Munich has been predicted to be another episode of the 251th series of the El- Classico derby by many fans as well as tabloids and football pundits. Things went contrary to plan as both spanish outfits were dumped and left abashed by Chelsea and Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid move into the game bearing in mind the away goal they've scored at Germany. However, after starting the game superbly, enjoying possession, and a free flow of passes, the moments of joy came up when Angel Di Maria's shot was vigorously handled by young Brazilian Gustavo, hitherto the penalty decision. Christiano Ronaldo step up as usual to convert a sensational penalty that sent Manuel Nuer the wrong way to put the Galacticos ahead. They continue to press and press until Ronaldo knetted another cool finish and put them to goals ahead. Felicitously for Real Madrid at that time, they are already boarding their ticked to Germany having lost 2-1 earlier on. However, a series of tactical changes by the German outfits saw them mount a severe pressure on Madrid, that which later culminated into a dubious penalty been awarded for a soft challenge on Bayern's top scorer, Mario Gomez by Pepe.

The match finally transgressed the normal 90 min to the extra time. After a 30 mins extra time, its time for the penalty spot kicks to decide the winner.
Young left back, Alaba took the responsibility to put Bayern ahead. That follow up with a stunning miss from Ronaldo; who had scored earlier on and Kaka to let the galacticos 2 goals behind. Iker Casillas responded well by making two opulent saves to give Real Madrid a glimpse of hope having drawn level, after Alonso had scored the first penalty for Madrid..

However, Sergio Ramos who stole the headlines of the day, fired a shot above the goal post, little wonder why the likes of Higuain, Khedira, etc not given any chance. That made the tie and a dream for all the Madrid players dented and almost over. A cool penalty from Bastian sealed the game and sent them all the way to Munich, which coincided to be their home. They shall be playing in front of their fans in the final, what a dream for them.

Mourinho's chances of keeping another milestone of record has to wait until next season. At least he should be contented with the potential La Liga trophy waiting for him. Had he won today, then he would have become the first manager in the history of the tournament to win 3 trophies with three different clubs.

With Bayern Munich progressing into the final with just two men in Gustavo and Bastuber missing due to suspension for double bookings, it would be really difficult for the Blues; who at the moment are the pride of english football in europe to eliminate Bayern. Bayern will be playing at home, in front of a raucous and highly fierced fans, that is enough to give them an enormous boost to seal the 6th trophy in their history. The argony of loosing the league in two season to the ever burgeoning Brussia Dortmund will definitely be compensated if they bag the Champions League trophy. Robben who was criticize for missing a penalty on the decider game with Dortmund, redeemed his tarnished image by scoring a sensational penalty to draw them level.

Congratulations to the duo of Bayern and Chelsea. Only 90mins will decide the tie on May 19th.