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Soccer News of Thursday, 9 May 2024

Source: www.mynigeria.com

UCL: Oliseh hails 'Ballon d'Or worthy' Vinicius Jr, 'extraordinary' Ancelotti after Madrid heroics

Sunday Oliseh extols Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and Vinicius Jr after Madrid beat Bayern Sunday Oliseh extols Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and Vinicius Jr after Madrid beat Bayern

It was a dramatic scene at the Santiago Bernabéu as Real Madrid scored two late goals to turn the tie on its head against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg.

Wednesday night witnessed another magical display from the serial winners, as two late goals in quick succession from Joselu handed Carlo Ancelotti's side another ticket to the UEFA Champions League final.

The former Stoke City forward struck in the 88th and 91st minutes to cancel out Alphonso Davies' 68th-minute goal for the Bavarians.

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh, who was glued to his television enjoying the pulsating game, took to his social media to hail Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti and Brazilian star Vinicius Junior, whom he believes deserves to win this year's Ballon D'Or award.

Taking to his X handle, the former Borussia Dortmund star wrote:

“Wow! Extraordinary Ballon D’or-worthy Vinicius Jr + extraordinary coach Carlo Ancelotti + an absolute top Real Madrid!”

“Turned defeat to legendary victory in 3 Minutes! I love Real’s non-stop variety football philosophy. A tactical blast watching Real beat Bayern Munich.”

Los Blancos will take on Borussia Dortmund in the grand finale on June 1 at Wembley Stadium.