Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa was left fuming after seeing his star forward Kylian Mbappe subjected to a late challenge during Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg clash with Bayern Munich. The Spanish coach insisted that Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah should have been sent off for a studs-up tackle that left the Frenchman with a visible gash on his leg.
Vincent Kompany hailed the character of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior after his Bayern Munich side secured a vital 2-1 Champions League victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian manager insisted that protecting unique talents like the Brazilian forward remains more important than any result, especially following recent alleged racial abuse aimed at the Madrid star.
In the Champions League match against Real Madrid, Manuel Neuer proved to be the match-winner for FC Bayern Munich with a series of brilliant saves. Afterwards, the 40-year-old skilfully deflected questions about a return to the German national team.
Bayern Munich star Harry Kane insists his side feel increasingly lethal in front of goal after securing a crucial first-leg victory in the Champions League quarter-finals against Real Madrid. The striker scored the decisive second goal in a 2-1 triumph over Real Madrid, demonstrating growing squad chemistry as they pursue European glory during this campaign's late stages.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer joked about the goal Bayern Munich conceded following their 2-1 victory in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final at Real Madrid.
Real Madrid were made to rue missed opportunities despite being outplayed by Bayern Munich as they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Vinicius Jr missed chances in buckets, but after Kylian Mbappe did pull a goal back, Madrid will certainly still feel they are in with a shot of advancing to the semis.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is becoming Real Madrid’s nemesis – and, with his goal in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final, he has equalled the record set by two Bundesliga legends.
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