UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals
Real Madrid 1 - 2 FT Bayern München
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
36' A. Tchouameni
L. Diaz (S. Gnabry) 41'
HT
H. Kane (M. Olise) 46'
62' ↓ D. Huijsen ↑Eder Militao
62' ↓ T. Pitarch ↑J. Bellingham
↓ S. Gnabry ↑J. Musiala 69'
↓ K. Laimer ↑A. Davies 69'
J. Tah 71'
71' ↓ A. Guler ↑B. Diaz
74' K. Mbappe (T. Alexander-Arnold)
L. Diaz 77'
M. Neuer 82'
J. Musiala 86'
↓ L. Diaz ↑T. Bischof 90'+3
↓ A. Pavlovic ↑L. Goretzka 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Andriy Lunin 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Trent Alexander-Arnold 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Antonio Rüdiger 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Dean Huijsen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Álvaro Carreras
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Federico Valverde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Pitarch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Aurélien Tchouaméni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arda Güler
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Kylian Mbappé 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
6
Shots
7.9
Rating
Vinicius Júnior
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Fran González 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Éder Militão
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Daniel Carvajal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Alaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Asencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jude Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brahim Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Camavinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Mastantuono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bayern München
Goalkeepers
Manuel Neuer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Josip Stanišić
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Dayot Upamecano
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jonathan Tah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konrad Laimer
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Aleksandar Pavlović 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
78
Passes
11
Duels
Joshua Kimmich
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
76%
Pass Acc
Michael Olise
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Serge Gnabry 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Luis Díaz 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Harry Kane
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Jonas Urbig
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alphonso Davies
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
4%
Pass Acc
Min-jae Kim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroki Itō
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raphaël Guerreiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamal Musiala
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Leon Goretzka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Bischof
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erblin Osmani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennart Karl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Jackson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | Real Madrid | 1 - 2 | Bayern München | UEFA Champions League | Bernabéu |
| 05/08/2024 | Real Madrid | 2 - 1 | Bayern Munich | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 04/30/2024 | Bayern Munich | 2 - 2 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Allianz Arena |
| 07/21/2019 | Bayern Munich | 3 - 1 | Real Madrid | International Champions Cup | NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas) |
| 05/01/2018 | Real Madrid | 2 - 2 | Bayern Munich | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid) |
| 04/25/2018 | Bayern Munich | 1 - 2 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Allianz Arena (München) |
04/07/2026
05/08/2024
04/30/2024
07/21/2019
05/01/2018
04/25/2018
Real Madrid Win
Bayern München Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Neuer's Masterclass Stuns Bernabéu in European Epic
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. An exhausting quarter-final battle that hinged on legendary goalkeeping, giving Bayern a priceless first-leg advantage.
The Bernabéu Barrage
Our verdict on the early exchanges is simple: total attacking chaos. A barrage of 40 combined shots turned the Bernabéu into a shooting gallery. The Intensity was off the charts as both heavyweights traded blows. Manuel Neuer and Andriy Lunin staged their own private duel, producing magnificent saves to keep the scoreline inexplicably blank for 40 minutes. The pressure was relentless, punctuated by 19 corners that kept both defensive lines scrambling. Just when the first half looked destined to end in a breathless stalemate, Bayern picked the lock. A clinical finish from L. Diaz silenced the home crowd right before the whistle, courtesy of smart build-up play from S. Gnabry.
The Bavarian Blitz
Any half-time tactical shifts from the hosts evaporated within sixty seconds of the restart. H. Kane delivered a quintessential centre-forward's strike right out of the gates, doubling the visitors' lead. M. Olise provided the killer pass, utterly shifting the Balance of this European giants clash. Madrid found themselves staring down the barrel of a humiliating home defeat. Bayern edged possession to suffocate the midfield, expertly absorbing the inevitable waves of white shirts pouring forward. The visitors generated massive expected goals numbers, constantly threatening a third that would have effectively ended the tie right there in the Spanish capital.
A Vital Lifeline
Champions League DNA rarely allows for a quiet surrender. The massive Stakes of a quarter-final sparked a desperate response from the hosts. K. Mbappe breathed life into the tie on 74 minutes, finishing cleanly after T. Alexander-Arnold sliced through the lines. Despite throwing everything forward in the closing stages, Madrid could not find an equalizer past an inspired Neuer. The final whistle confirmed a 2-1 away victory. The drama now shifts entirely to Germany for the return leg on April 15. The tie remains beautifully poised, but Bayern hold the aces.
Key Questions
What made Manuel Neuer the Man of the Match?
The veteran goalkeeper produced an astonishing nine saves, single-handedly denying Madrid's lethal attack and preserving Bayern's narrow first-leg victory under immense pressure.
What does this mean for Real Madrid's season?
The defeat leaves their European campaign hanging by a thread. They must now win away in Munich next week to keep their Champions League dreams alive.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Absolutely not. The fierce rivalry fueled a phenomenal spectacle, generating 40 total shots and breathtaking attacking sequences from both elite sides.
What is the European Giants Clash?
The European Giants Clash is the rivalry between Real Madrid and Bayern München, one of football's most historic and fiercely contested fixtures.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
European Kings Collide in Quarter-Final Blockbuster
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. This first-leg clash of titans sets the tone for a tie defined by elite attacking firepower and unmatched continental pedigree.
The Setup
An off-the-charts Stakes rating highlights the massive scale of this European derby. Bayern München arrive as slight favorites, riding a lethal Form grade fueled by their ruthless efficiency on the road. Real Madrid boast a fearsome home record and will aim to establish dominance before the April 15 return leg in Munich. The sheer volume of elite talent pushes the Stars metric to the absolute limit. With both teams averaging a combined 5.7 goals per game, any sense of defensive Balance will likely be shattered right from kickoff.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on two of the continent's most clinical finishers. Kylian Mbappé spearheads the home attack, bringing blistering pace and big-game pedigree to stretch the German backline. On the other side, Harry Kane acts as the ultimate focal point for the visitors, dropping deep to link play before hunting chances in the box. Whichever striker dictates the tempo will hand their team a vital first-leg advantage.
Our Prediction
Bayern's away momentum gives them a slight edge on paper, but Madrid's aura on European knockout nights is impossible to ignore. Expect a relentless, high-scoring draw that leaves everything to play for in the second leg. A 2-2 thriller awaits.