Milan: South Korean defender Kim Min-jae saw about an hour's worth of action as German side Bayern Munich failed to reach the last four in the top European club football tournament.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Bayern Munich played Inter Milan to a 2-2 draw in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League at Stadio San Siro in Milan, Italy. However, Inter, having won the first leg 2-1, advanced to the semifinals with a 4-3 aggregate victory.
Bayern Munich, aiming for their seventh Champions League trophy and their first since 2020, faced disappointment once again. Last year, the team lost to the eventual champions, Real Madrid, in the semifinals. Kim Min-jae, recently criticized for his defensive performances, started as a center back alongside Eric Dier. He was substituted in the 65th minute for Raphael Guerreiro with Bayern trailing 2-1.
During the match, Kim received a yellow card in the 28th minute for a challenge on Marcus Thuram. Bayern initially took the lead with a goal by Harry Kane seven minutes into the second half. However, Inter's Lautaro Martinez equalized six minutes later, regaining their aggregate lead. Benjamin Pavard then scored for Inter, extending their aggregate advantage to 4-2. A late goal by Dier in the 76th minute was not enough to save Bayern.
In another quarterfinal match, Arsenal defeated Real Madrid 2-1, advancing with a 5-1 aggregate win. Arsenal is set to face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the semifinals on April 29 and May 7, while Inter will play against FC Barcelona on April 30 and May 6. South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in, part of PSG's squad, remains the only South Korean player in the tournament. However, Lee has not played in recent matches following an ankle injury sustained during a World Cup qualifying game on March 20.
The final is scheduled for May 31 at Allianz Arena in Munich.