Bayern Munich Secures 2-1 First-Leg Advantage Over Real Madrid in Champions League Thriller

📅 2026-04-07

Bayern Munich claimed a 2-1 victory against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash at the Santiago Bernabéu. Goals from Luis Díaz and Harry Kane on either side of halftime gave the German side a commanding lead, though Kylian Mbappé pulled one back for the hosts. Despite Bayern squandering several clear chances, they held on to take a narrow advantage into the second leg.