‘Not a Mickey Mouse Team’: Thierry Henry Hails Real Madrid After UCL Triumph Over Bayern Munich

• Thierry Henry lavished praise on Real Madrid after their Champions League feat
• The Spanish champions beat Bayern Munich to reach another UCL Grand Finale
• Critics have described their journey to the final as 'lucky', but Henry disagrees

Thierry Henry has heaped praise on Real Madrid following their triumph over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.

Los Blancos secured a record-extending 18th Champions League final appearance after defeating the Bavarians 2-1 on Wednesday night and 4-3 on aggregate.

According to Sky Sports, they are now set to face Borussia Dortmund, another Bundesliga side, in the Grand Finale after Dortmund's victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the other semi-final clash.

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Real Madrid's journey to UCL final: luck or pedigree?

On their path to potentially claiming a record 15th UCL crown, Madrid, who recently clinched the La Liga title, have been labelled as 'lucky' by critics due to the nature of their results.

While they have been efficient in capitalising on key moments in games, they have often conceded possession to their opponents, leading to nervy moments.

Notably, in the round of 16 against RB Leipzig, Carlo Ancelotti's men narrowly escaped defeat, securing a 2-1 aggregate win across two legs.

Their quarter-final encounter with Manchester City showcased a similar narrative, where despite being outplayed, they managed to advance via post-match penalty shoot-outs.

Their latest test against Bayern Munich further highlighted their resilience, securing a spot in the final to be held at Wembley on June 1.

Henry salutes Madrid's never-say-die attitude

Despite facing criticism for their achievements, Henry has defended Madrid, commending their never-say-die attitude.

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As a former professional footballer who played for Madrid's El Clasico rivals, FC Barcelona, during his playing career, Henry believes that Madrid's relentless spirit sets them apart from their competitors and showcases the club's esteemed pedigree.

“This is Real Madrid, you’re not playing. I’m sorry to say it, no Mickey Mouse team,” the Frenchman said in his post-match analysis, as quoted by La Liga Extra.

"This Real Madrid! This is what they do! There's no luck in that. It's called Real Madrid. Period."

Joselu inspires Madrid to comeback win

Sports Brief, earlier, reported that Real Madrid orchestrated a stunning comeback against Bayern Munich on Wednesday to secure their spot in the Champions League final. Joselu netted two late goals for a 2-1 victory.

The Spanish champions are now set to face another German side, Borussia Dortmund, in the Wembley final on June 1.