Who did Bayern face after beating Real?

Bayern advance to Champions League semis

After a Champions League quarter-final thriller, Bayern Munich advanced by defeating record 15-time champions Real Madrid 4-3 on the night, winning the tie 6-4 on aggregate. The result knocked Real out and set up Bayern’s next round in Europe.

With Bayern’s victory confirmed, the next semifinal opponent was PSG—Paris Saint-Germain.

The bracket update is notable because it means Bayern’s semifinal matchup is set without needing another comeback from Real. Real’s elimination also triggered a wave of post-match discussion around match events, including controversy and disciplinary decisions during the tie.

What happens next is straightforward: Bayern prepare for a two-legged semifinal against PSG, while Arsenal and Atletico Madrid also progressed from the other quarter-final side of the bracket.

The magnitude of the matchup is underscored by the stakes of the draw. Semifinals are the final step before the Champions League final in late May, and Bayern’s path now becomes about managing recovery and lineup choices after a high-intensity tie.

Bayern’s late goals—Luis Díaz and Michael Olise were central in the progression narrative—helped turn what had been a swingy game state into a decisive end. With the semifinal confirmed, attention now shifts to how Bayern will respond tactically against PSG and whether Real’s exit reshapes the coaching and squad planning at the Bernabéu.