Football: Bayern stun Real to make Champs League final

Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates after his team qualified for the Champions...
Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates after his team qualified for the Champions League final by beating Real Madrid in their semifinal second leg match in Madrid. REUTERS/Susana Vera
Bayern Munich ended Real Madrid's bid for a 10th Champions League crown when they eliminated the Spaniards 3-1 on penalties in a nerve-jangling semifinal second leg at the Bernabeu.

With the sides locked at 3-3 on aggregate after Real's 2-1 win, Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was the hero for the Bundesliga side when he saved Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka's spot kicks in a dramatic shootout.

Real keeper Iker Casillas then revived Real's hopes by saving efforts from Toni Kroos and Philipp Lahm but after Sergio Ramos skied his penalty over the bar Bastian Schweinsteiger rifled home to send the Bavarians through.

Bayern will play Chelsea in next month's final in Munich after the London club eliminated holders Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate on Tuesday.

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