X reacts as Real Madrid fight to first leg draw with Bayern Munich

Tuesday's heavyweight clash between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid definitely didn't disappoint.

Both teams had to fight from behind and the spoils were ultimately shared in a 2-2 draw which leaves everything to play for in next week's second leg.

The game got off to a tough start for Madrid as they were penned back, but a moment of pure magic from Toni Kroos sent Vinicius Junior through on goal to open the scoring.

Remember when Bayern didn’t want to resign Kroos because they thought he wasn’t world class??🤣🤣 #BayernRealMadrid
— John Beggs (@Jbeggs19) April 30, 2024

Toni Kroos, wow!

With passing like that and a rapid Vinicius, nothing is stopping that duo.
— ~ (@AFCMO1) April 30, 2024

Vinicius ballon d’or season
— Babajide👼 (@daddysawake) April 30, 2024

That goal changed the tone of the game as Madrid sat back at comfortably frustrated their hosts until the half-time whistle.

Understandably, there were a few worried Bayern fans out there.

Champions league is literally about individual moments. Madrid weren’t doing anything until that kroos pass ✨
— Courtney Daley (@imCourtz) April 30, 2024

Ik tuchel cussing them like crazy in that changing room.
— è Nico Jackson’s defence attorney (@3mmxnuellx) April 30, 2024

I’m nowhere near Tuchel’s biggest fan but before Reals goal: 6 shots, 2 on target, 0 goals. That’s not on him
— AD19Burner2 (@Ad19Burner2) April 30, 2024

Thomas Tuchel responded by switching his wingers, sending Leroy Sane out to the right and bringing Jamal Musiala to the left, and it proved to be an inspired change.

First, Sane crashed Bayern level with one of the most ferocious strikes you're ever likely to see.

Sane just pulled a Messi from literally nowhere. Generated unbelievable power from a short space 🤯🔥
— Balatic (PO=Comp+Integrity+Equity) (@Balatic) April 30, 2024

What a goal by Sane, he hit that ball with everything in him. 🔥🔥🔥
— Yamkela (@YamkelaVenfolo) April 30, 2024

sane was filthy for that man
— Damilareヅ (@__damilar3) April 30, 2024

We went from Sane's shot power goals to Grealish ball retention 😭😭😭
— Joško 🐉 (@GvardiolSZN_) April 30, 2024

Then it was Musiala's turn to shine.

The Wunderkind went down in the penalty area after being tripped by Lucas Vazquez, allowing Harry Kane to step up and slot Bayern into the lead.

KANE FOR BALLON DOR
— 🇺🇸Max🇭🇺 (@334_MaxG) April 30, 2024

Why did kane wait so long to leave spurs he could've made himself one of the best strikers ever
— hasbullacueta (@CFChasbulla) April 30, 2024

With Madrid searching for an equaliser, Carlo Ancelotti made the bold decision of hooking Jude Bellingham who, up until that point, had struggled to flex his quality.

wow bellingham stank so much he got subbed
— mia🇱🇧 (@levvantina) April 30, 2024

Can’t remember a big game where Bellingham has actually turned up
— Joe Jefferies (@JoeJefferies5) April 30, 2024

In the end, however, Madrid got the goal they needed when Rodrygo was dragged down in the penalty area by Kim Min-jae.

Up stepped Vinicius. 2-2.

MASTERCLASS VINICIUS JUNIOR
— Asafe 🇧🇷 (@asaferb_00) April 30, 2024

Vinicius is a big game player.
— Mr.Skeng🇬🇧 (@man_asabs) April 30, 2024

It was coming. Real Madrid is so scary on ucl lmao
— the gorgeous one (@kikisometimes) April 30, 2024

Both sides felt they could have won it, meaning a draw may have been the fairest result.

Either way, we're in for some fun next week when these two behemoths clash in a do-or-die affair.

Whenever we play against Madrid in the CL it always feels like we play well and just don’t win. Incredibly irritating but we can’t still work with a draw. We deserved a lead tho…maybe a two goal lead honestly
— Bayern Fan (The Normal One) (@Bayern_1021) April 30, 2024

good draw tonight we will be back next game trust. HALA MADRID ALWAYS
— FFCam01 (@FFCam01) April 30, 2024

atleast the second leg is at the bernabeu 🙏
— Jani (@szazi20) April 30, 2024

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