Bayern Munich secured a first-leg victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final match, featuring a remarkable 40 shots between both teams. Capitalizing on frequent lapses from the Madrid players, Bayern took a 1-0 lead before halftime and quickly doubled their advantage just seconds into the second half.
However, following a period of struggle, Álvaro Arbeloa’s Real Madrid side stepped up their intensity. Kylian Mbappé finally netted his first goal for the club in two months, igniting a comeback attempt. Madrid created numerous opportunities to at least level the score, registering 10 shots on target, all brilliantly saved by Manuel Neuer. Conversely, Bayern also squandered several clear chances to definitively put the tie beyond reach.
Ultimately, the German squad departs the Bernabéu with a significant lead heading into next week’s return leg, yet the tie is far from over. Real Madrid will need to tighten their defense, especially without Tchouameni, who is suspended for next Wednesday’s match after receiving a yellow card. Their hopes will hinge on Vinícius and Mbappé connecting on counter-attacks to overcome Bayern and defy expectations, much like they did two years ago.