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Bayern Munich secured a valuable 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday. All thanks to Luis Díaz, who opened the scoring for the visitors in the 41st minute, and Harry Kane added a second just after halftime.
Bayern beats Real Madrid 2-1 in UCL to take advantage at Bernabeu
Kylian Mbappe pulled one back for the hosts in the 74th minute, but Bayern held on for a crucial away win ahead of the return leg at the German side’s home stadium. The result leaves Alvaro Arbeloa’s side with a difficult task in the return leg on April 15 in Munich. B
Bayern's clinical finishing either side of the break exploited defensive lapses, while the Spanish giants dominated large portions of the game but struggled to convert chances, particularly in the first half.
Mbappé's goal, powered home from a cross, gave the 15-time UCL winners hope, yet the German side's men and counter-attacking threat proved decisive. The European club will need to mount a comeback at the Allianz Arena, a venue where they have historically thrived in knockout ties, while Vincent Kompany’s squad aims to protect their lead and advance to the semifinals.
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