Samuel Chukwueze struck a dramatic decisive late goalas Villarreal secured a 2-1 aggregate victory that sentBayern Munich crashing out of the Champions League.The Nigeria international climbed off the bench to make it 1-1on the night two minutes from time in the second leg at the Allianz Arena to send the Yellow Submarine through to their first semi-final since the 2005-06 season.Robert Lewandowski had levelled the tie early in the second half with his 13th Champions League goal of the campaign.But there was a dramatic
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Asdrubal Cabrera Jersey who had been eliminated in each of their past five Champions League knockout ties after losing the opening leg, quickly a sumed dominance in po se sion as they looked to overturn the deficit.But the Bundesliga leaders struggled to break down a disciplined Villarreal side and the Bavarian giantsonly attempt on target in the first half came when Jamal Musiala headed straight at Geronimo Rulli from Leon Goretzkas cro s.Bayern maintained their pre sure after the break, and they were rewarded when Lewandowski was on target in the 52nd minute; drilling home off the post after Dani Parejo conceded po se sion in a dangerous area.Thomas Muller squandered a couple of decent opportunities to put Julian Nagelsmansside in front, the
Travis D'Arnaud Jersey Germany international fireing over from Goretzas centre before heading a Leroy Sane cro s wide.Bayern were left to rue those mi ses in the closing stages, when the Europa League holders launched a devastating counter with Giovanni Lo Celso prodding the ball through for Gerard Moreno, who squared forChukwueze to clinically tuck away.What does it mean? Bayern stunnedThe Bundesliga champions were eliminated in the quarter-finals for the second season running, having fallen to Paris Saint-Germain at this stage last year.It is only the third time in 11 attempts that the Bayern have failed to progre s from a last-eight tie in Europes premier competition.Villarreal will face either Liverpool or Benfica for a place in the final after defying the odds to reach the last four.Chukwueze the heroChukwueze replaced Francis Coquelin for the final six minutes as Villarreal looked to stave off Bayerns late pre sure.The 22-year-old only had three touches of the ball, but the most crucial one was a wonderful
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