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Two years ago, Joselu Mato was just another Real Madrid fan cheering in the stands of the Stade de France as it won a record-extending 14th European Cup. On Wednesday, the journeyman striker scored two late goals to achieve another memorable Madrid comeback in a 2-1 win over Bayern Munich and send them back to the Champions League final. "I try and make the most of my chances," the 34-year-old Joselu said.

"As for two years ago, this is how it feels to be a Real Madrid fan. I had the opportunity to go and support Madrid and now I get to experience it first hand." Much like Madrid's run to the 2022 final when Karim Benzema and Rodrygo stunned rivals with late goals in comeback victories over Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City, it was the turn of the modest Joselu to etch his name into the club's long Champions League lore against mighty Bayern.



"It's a dream come true to have nights like this," he said. "My dreams aren't as beautiful as what happened. As a forward, you dream of scoring goals, and if they're like this then even better.

" Joselu's arrival last summer was not a typical Real Madrid move. The powerhouse normally likes to make huge blockbuster moves such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Jude Bellingham, etc., or develop young talents like Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior and Eduardo Camavinga.

Joselu, in turn, was an aging striker who quietly made a fine career providing goals for small teams whose main objective is just avoiding relegation. Born in Stutt.

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