Somehow, someway, Real Madrid always gets the job done in Europe.

The Spanish giant played to a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal tie.

Having already scored the opener, Vinícius Júnior delivered the equalizer from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute.

It was a moment that encapsulated the sense of inevitability that hangs over Madrid in this competition. Regardless of how the club is performing on a given night or across a season, this is where it thrives.

Vinícius scored with Real Madrid's first shot of the game and there was no doubt he'd rise to the occasion to square things up at two goals apiece.

Bayern Munich is probably equal parts encouraged and disappointed with how the first leg unfolded.

The Champions League is the Bavarians' last chance at winning a big trophy this year and earning a draw against Real Madrid isn't the worst-case scenario. If anything, it's better than some may have expected given the inconsistency from Thomas Tuchel's squad all year.

Bayern fans might have thought it was going to be their night when Leroy Sané got on the score sheet. His last goal came all the way back in October. Instead, the foul by Min-jae Kim on Rodrygo deep into the second half brought a hush over Allianz Arena.

Failing to protect a 2-1 lead at home could prove very costly.

The second leg kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on May 8. Bayern Munich shouldn't be lacking in motivation since its season rides on capturing a seventh European Cup. But you can't shake the feeling Real Madrid — only 90 minutes away from the final — will once again find a winning formula when it matters.