In a fiery clash, Bayern Munich defeats Real Madrid in the Champions League

(Football result) - Real Madrid lost 1-2 to Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu in the quarter-finals of the 2025/26 Champions League, following a thrilling score chase and numerous missed opportunities.

Early morning on April 8 (Vietnam time), Real Madrid hosted Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, with a dramatic script and an exciting score chase.

Right after the kick-off whistle, Bayern Munich showed initiative by continuously applying pressure with fast-paced attacks. In the 41st minute, the visitors solidified their advantage when Serge Gnabry provided a favorable assist for Luis Diaz to finish close-range, opening the score 1-0. Earlier, Real Madrid also had several notable chances, particularly a situation where Kylian Mbappe faced the goalkeeper but couldn't beat Manuel Neuer.

Moving into the second half, Bayern continued to silence the Bernabeu stands when Harry Kane doubled the lead right at minute 46 with a precise shot from the edge of the penalty area. However, the home team's resilience quickly manifested. Real Madrid pushed their formation higher, increasing continuous pressure with a series of finishes from Vinicius Junior and Mbappe, forcing Neuer to operate at full capacity.

After many efforts, the Spanish Royal club also found a goal to narrow the gap. At minute 74, Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a sharp pass for Mbappe to dash down and finish coolly, reducing the score to 1-2. This goal made the match more tense in the final minutes.

The remaining time witnessed an exciting end-to-end battle. Bayern Munich had a chance to seal the game but Jamal Musiala lacked accuracy in a favorable situation. Meanwhile, Real Madrid also continuously generated pressure with shots from Brahim Diaz or Vinicius but couldn't penetrate the visitors' defense.

Ultimately, Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory right at the Bernabeu, creating a significant advantage before the return leg. Nevertheless, with a slim margin, the opportunity remains intact for Real Madrid in the promising rematch in Germany.