Next, la
decima. First, la decimation. Real Madrid did not just defeat Bayern
Munich on Tuesday night in search of their 10th European crown, they
laid waste to an ideal, a philosophy.
Pep Guardiola, the Bayern coach, watched from the touchline as his theories were taken apart.
Possession
statistics were meaningless, tika-taka was bunk. Madrid, holding a goal
first-leg lead, were a spectacular four clear on aggregate by half-time
and Munich looked close to incompetent, trailing in their wake. They
were overrun in midfield, hopeless in defence. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer
looked a nervous wreck.
Madrid had been the better team in the first game, too, but nobody expected them to emphasise their superiority quite like this.
Job done: Real Madrid are through to this year's Champions League final after beating Bayern Munich
All sewn up: Cristiano Ronaldo fires home a free-kick to complete Real Madrid's 4-0 victory over Bayern
Ecstatic: Ronaldo wheels away to celebrate with Gareth Bale (left) and Luka Modric after scoring
On the attack: Cristiano Ronaldo fires the ball past Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to score Real's third
Victory: Goalscorer Ronaldo is congratulated by Gareth Bale during Real Madrid's comprehensive win
Opener: Sergio Ramos climbs highest in a crowded box to head Real Madrid into the lead against Bayern
Team effort: Ramos is congratulated by Xabi Alonso (left), Angel Di Maria and Gareth Bale (second right)
Diving header: Ramos doubles the advantage for Los Blancos as a helpless Neuer watches on
Listen up! Ramos celebrates after putting Real Madrid 2-0 up at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night
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