Bayern Munich defeated Spanish giants Real Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League , the prestigious European club football tournament .
The match at the Santiago Bernabeu was competitive from the start. Both teams created chances through attacks and counterattacks, but in the end the German club had the upper hand in efficiency.
Bayern took the lead late in the first half, with a forward scoring a goal in a midfield attack that changed the course of the match.
Harry Kane doubled the lead in the second half . His shot from outside the box went wide to give Bayern a 2-0 lead, taking his tally in all competitions this season.
Real tried to get back into the match after conceding a goal. Despite creating several attacks, Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made a crucial save to keep the team ahead.
The win gave Bayern their first positive result against Real in a long time, which will give them a morale boost ahead of the second leg. According to analysts, the result from the first leg makes the return leg even more important for both teams.