Bayern Munich v Real Madrid – story of the match
Real came from behind to win 2-1.
Real Madrid came from behind to win 2-1 at Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final first leg.
Joshua Kimmich beat Real goalkeeper Keylor Navas at his near post after 28 minutes as Bayern defied the loss to injury of winger Arjen Robben and defender Jerome Boateng, but Marcelo equalised after 44 minutes.
Half-time substitute Marco Asensio struck after 57 minutes to give Real, who are seeking a third straight European Cup, the advantage ahead of next week’s second leg at the Bernabeu.
Tweet of the match
Bayern are looking like what they are, a side without a lot of their star men.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 25, 2018
Star man – Marco Asensio
57' YESSSSSSSSSSSS! @marcoasensio10!!!!@FCBayernEN 1-2 #RealMadrid#FIFA18 | #APorLa13 pic.twitter.com/VuaXDqmFxT
— Real Madrid C.F.🇺🇸🇬🇧 (@realmadriden) April 25, 2018
Asensio justified his introduction at half-time by scoring the decisive goal to give Real a first-leg advantage.
Moment of the match
📸 Marcelo levels on the volley before the break. ⚽️#UCL pic.twitter.com/CZHH9T1vXQ
— #UCLfinal (@ChampionsLeague) April 25, 2018
Marcelo’s equaliser. After jogging back as Kimmich gave Bayern the lead, the Brazilian made amends by scoring moments before the break with a volley from the edge of the area.
Stat of the match
Holders & 12-time European champions Real Madrid become first side in #UCL history to record 150 wins. 💪 pic.twitter.com/dQOObaK8QE
— #UCLfinal (@ChampionsLeague) April 25, 2018
Real became the first side to win 150 Champions League matches.
Ratings
Mehr Chancen für den @FCBayern, aber Madrid holt sich den Sieg in München 😕 Kopf hoch, im Rückspiel ist noch alles drin 💪 #FCBRMA 1:2 pic.twitter.com/z4N5HtGe4T
— BUNDESLIGA (@Bundesliga_DE) April 25, 2018
Bayern Munich: Sven Ulreich 7, Joshua Kimmich 7, Rafinha 5, Jerome Boateng 6, Mats Hummels 6, Javi Martinez 6, Franck Ribery 8, Thomas Muller 7, Robert Lewandowski 6, Arjen Robben 6, James Rodriguez 7. Substitutes: Thiago Alcantara (for Robben, 8 minutes) 7, Niklas Sule (for Boateng (34) 7, Corentin Tolisso (for Martinez, 75) 6.
Real Madrid: Keylor Navas 6, Dani Carvajal 6, Marcelo 7, Sergio Ramos 7, Raphael Varane 7, Casemiro 6, Luka Modric 6, Toni Kroos 6, Cristiano Ronaldo 6, Isco 5, Lucas Vazquez 6. Substitutes: Marco Asensio (for Isco, 46) 8, Karim Benzema (for Carvajal, 66) 6, Mateo Kovacic (for Casemiro, 83) 6.
Who’s up next?
Ein @ChampionsLeague-Halbfinale ist noch nie in einem Spiel entschieden worden. #WeiterImmerWeiter #FCBRMA #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/55lY1zgjHk
— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) April 25, 2018
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