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Antonio Rudiger hilariously thanked the VAR monitor on his triumphant trek off the Santiago Bernabeu pitch on Wednesday night, fresh footage has shown.
Real Madrid had just beaten Bayern Munich 2-1 (4-3 agg) to reach the Champions League final and VAR was vital in their breathtaking victory.
Joselu had initially been ruled offside after prodding home the winning goal in the 91st minute, but a video assistant referee decision ruled him onside.
Cue pandemonium in a delirious Bernabeu, where fans had already witnessed Joselu equalise just three minutes before.
Alphonso Davies had given Bayern a shock 1-0 lead but Madrid's inspired turnaround means they will face Borussia Dortmund - Jude Bellingham's old club - in the final.
Antonio Rudiger celebrated with the VAR monitor after Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final win over Bayern Munich
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