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Bayern Win Beat Real Madrid To Take Advantage In UCL Quarterfinal

By IANS News April 08, 2026 • 10:04 AM View: 247

FC Bayern Munich: FC Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 2-1 int he quarterfinal first leg to put themselves in a promising position to reach the Champions League semifinals.

Luis Diaz and Harry Kane scored for Bayern, while Kylian Mbappe replied for Madrid on a night when both sides created chances, but the record German champions will feel they should have put the tie beyond doubt.

Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa handed a start to young midfielder Thiago Pitarch, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alvaro Carreras selected at fullback. Bayern, meanwhile, were boosted by Kane being fit enough to start, reports Xinhua.

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