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#Champions #League #1st #leg #Bayern #Munich #beats #Real #Madrid #Kane #rules #roost #Mbappe">Champions League QF, 1st leg: Bayern Munich beats Real Madrid 2-1 as Kane rules the roost vs Mbappe Bayern Munich took control of its Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, earning a slender first-leg advantage after a high-tempo contest in the Spanish capital.
Vincent Kompany’s side struck just before half-time when Serge Gnabry slipped a precise pass through for Luis Diaz, who beat the offside trap and fired low past keeper Andriy Lunin in the 41st minute.
Bayern doubled its lead seconds after the restart as Michael Olise squared for Harry Kane to finish neatly from the edge of the box following a swift counterattack.
Real improved after the hour, and Kylian Mbappe pulled one back in the 74th minute, turning in Trent Alexander-Arnold’s low cross at the far post.
Manuel Neuer then denied Mbappe and Vinicius Jr with a series of sharp saves as the host pressed for an equaliser that never came, as Bayern headed home with a slender yet significant advantage.
The winner of the two-legged tie will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Liverpool, who play their first leg on Wednesday, in the semifinals.
“We came out for the second half and conceded a goal straight away. Both goals we conceded were gifts. Both sides had plenty of chances but Bayern’s best player today was Neuer. In the end, that’s how it goes,” Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger told Movistar Plus.
Bayern imposed itself from the outset and went close to scoring in the ninth minute, only for Alvaro Carreras to produce a goal-line clearance to deny Dayot Upamecano from point-blank range after Real failed to clear their lines.
The visiting side dominated possession in the first half, seeing more than 65 per cent of the ball as Alvaro Arbeloa’s side dropped into a deep defensive block and looked to break on the counter.
Real nonetheless created chances. Vinicius forced a superb one-handed save from Neuer in the 17th minute, the Bayern goalkeeper tipping away a low drive from the edge of the box at full stretch.
REFLEX SAVE
Mbappe squandered two openings soon after and was denied again in the 29th minute by an outstanding reflex save from Neuer.
Bayern made the breakthrough four minutes before the interval following a slick passing move. Kane and Gnabry exchanged quick passes before Gnabry slipped a perfectly weighted ball through the centre for Diaz, who slipped behind the defence and drilled a low finish inside the right post in the 41st minute.
The German side doubled its lead seconds after the restart. Carreras lost possession in midfield, and Bayern countered swiftly as Kane, unmarked on the edge of the area, finished calmly just inside the right post.
It was Kane’s 49th goal of the season and his 11th in the Champions League.
Real responded with urgency. Vinicius burst clear after an error from Upamecano in the 60th minute but dragged his shot wide as Neuer rushed out to narrow the angle.
The goalkeeper then produced another fine one-handed save to deny Mbappe in the 65th minute and moments later watched the France forward pull an angled effort wide after clever play from Vinicius.
Mbappe pulled one back in the 74th minute, with the referee ruling the ball had crossed the line despite Neuer appearing to get a hand to the shot.
Neuer remained defiant, blocking a fierce strike from Vinicius in the 81st minute and holding an Eder Militao curler shortly afterwards, while Mbappe sent another effort narrowly wide in the 89th minute as Real poured forward.
Bayern wasted chances to extend its lead on the break but returned home with the advantage after a compelling first leg.
Published on Apr 08, 2026
Bayern Munich took control of its Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory…
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#Real #Madrid #Bayern #Munich #UEFA #Champions #League #Preview #team #news #headtohead #live #streaming #info">Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League — Preview, team news, head-to-head, live streaming info
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich visits Real Madrid on Tuesday in the Champions League quarterfinals high on confidence and looking like Europe’s most complete side, bolstered by the likely return of superstar striker Harry Kane.
Record 15-time winner Madrid has endured a difficult season, plagued by inconsistency, but have made a habit of pulling off the unexpected in this competition.
Just as it seemed its well of Champions League magic was running dry, Madrid produced its best performance of the season to crush Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the last 16.
Despite Madrid’s prestige and troupe of attacking stars — Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham included, as well as City hat-trick hero Federico Valverde — Bayern is arguably the favourite to lift the trophy.

Real Madrid vs Bayern head-to-head:
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Total matches: 28
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Real Madrid: 13
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Bayern Munich: 11
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Draws: 4
When was the last time Real Madrid played Bayern Munich in the Champions League?
Bayern Munich last played Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League in the 2023-24 semifinals. Madrid won that clash 4-3 on aggregate, winning the home leg 2-1.
When and where will Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich be played?
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 quarterfinals will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
The match is scheduled to kick off on April 7 at 9 pm local time (12:30 am IST, April 8).
How to watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League?
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League can be watched on the Sony Sports Network on TV in India. Moreover, it can also be live-streamed on Sony LIV.
In the UK, fans can watch the game on TNT Sports on TV. It can also be live-streamed on the HBO Max app and website, on a subscriber-only basis.
In the USA, Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich can be watched on Paramount+.
Published on Apr 07, 2026

Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich visits Real Madrid on Tuesday in the Champions League quarterfinals high on confidence and looking like Europe’s most complete side, bolstered by the likely return of superstar striker Harry Kane.
Record 15-time winner Madrid has endured a difficult season, plagued by inconsistency, but have made a habit of pulling off the unexpected in this competition.
Just as it seemed its well of Champions League magic was running dry, Madrid produced its best performance of the season to crush Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the last 16.
Despite Madrid’s prestige and troupe of attacking stars — Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham included, as well as City hat-trick hero Federico Valverde — Bayern is arguably the favourite to lift the trophy.

Real Madrid vs Bayern head-to-head:
- Total matches: 28
- Real Madrid: 13
- Bayern Munich: 11
- Draws: 4
When was the last time Real Madrid played Bayern Munich in the Champions League?
Bayern Munich last played Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League in the 2023-24 semifinals. Madrid won that clash 4-3 on aggregate, winning the home leg 2-1.
When and where will Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich be played?
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 quarterfinals will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
The match is scheduled to kick off on April 7 at 9 pm local time (12:30 am IST, April 8).
How to watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League?
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League can be watched on the Sony Sports Network on TV in India. Moreover, it can also be live-streamed on Sony LIV.
In the UK, fans can watch the game on TNT Sports on TV. It can also be live-streamed on the HBO Max app and website, on a subscriber-only basis.
In the USA, Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich can be watched on Paramount+.
Published on Apr 07, 2026
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich visits Real Madrid on Tuesday in the Champions League quarterfinals high…