Bayern Munich [ Images ] ended Real Madrid's [ Images ] bid for a 10th European crown when they eliminated the Spaniards 3-1 on penalties in a nerve-jangling second leg semi-final at the Bernabeu [ Images ] on Wednesday.
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With the teams locked at 3-3 on aggregate, after Real's 2-1 win in the second leg, Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer emerged the hero for the Bundesliga side when he saved Cristiano Ronaldo [ Images ] and Kaka's [ Images ] penalties in a dramatic shoot-out.
Real goalkeeper Iker Casillas [ Images ] then revived Real's hopes by saving efforts from Toni Kroos and Philipp Lahm [ Images ], but after Sergio Ramos [ Images ] skied his penalty over the bar, Bastian Schweinsteiger rifled home to send the Bavarians through.
Bayern will play Chelsea [ Images ] in next month's final in Munich. The London [ Images ] club had eliminated holders Barcelona [ Images ] 3-2 on aggregate on Tuesday.
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