Bayern Beat Real 2‑1 at Bernabeu, Kane Scores
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- Bayern Munich secured a 2‑1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League quarter‑final first leg.
- Luis Diaz opened the scoring shortly before half‑time, delivering a clinical finish.
- Harry Kane doubled Bayern’s lead 20 seconds after the restart, his 49th goal of the season in 41 appearances.
- Kylian Mbappe reduced the deficit in the 74th minute with a tap‑in from Trent Alexander‑Arnold’s cross.
- Manuel Neuer made nine saves, earning praise as the MVP from Real’s coach.
- Alvaro Arbeloa said Real remain “alive” and aim to win in Germany.
- Vincent Kompany said Bayern will go into the second leg with full belief and aim to score more chances.
Why it matters: Bayern’s 2‑1 win gives them a slim but vital advantage heading into the second leg, while Real suffer a rare home first‑leg loss that forces them to chase the tie in Germany, increasing pressure on their defence and coach to overturn the deficit.
