Bayern Munich Defeats Real Madrid 2-1 in First Leg of Champions League Quarterfinal

Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Luis Diaz scored in the first half to give Bayern the lead. Early in the second half, Harry Kane doubled Bayern’s advantage with a goal. Although Kylian Mbappe scored for Real in the 74th minute, the team could not equalize. Kathmandu, April 7.

In the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg held last night at Real Madrid’s home ground, Santiago Bernabeu, Bayern Munich achieved a crucial away win, gaining an advantage ahead of the return leg. Luis Diaz opened the scoring for Bayern in the 41st minute of the first half. Just one minute after the second half started, Harry Kane added another goal to double the lead. Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe responded in the 74th minute, capitalizing on a pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold, trying to bring his team back into the match. Despite applying pressure afterward, Real failed to find an equalizer. Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer played a vital role with an outstanding performance to secure the victory. The second leg is scheduled to take place next week at Bayern’s home ground.