- Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a thrilling, frenetic Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Bernabeu.
- Luis Diaz netted the opener for the hosts before half-time, before Harry Kane, returning from injury, swiftly doubled Bayern’s advantage just 20 seconds after the restart.
- Real Madrid, showcasing destructive counter-attacking, halved the deficit in the 74th minute through Kylian Mbappe, assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold, with England manager Thomas Tuchel watching.
- Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer proved pivotal, making nine saves to deny Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.
- Despite control, Bayern failed to extend their lead, with Dayot Upamecano, Serge Gnabry, and Jamal Musiala all squandering chances.
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