Bayern Munich overcame a shaky defense to defeat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Bernabeu. Manuel Neuer was instrumental in the victory, earning "Meister of the Match" honors after making crucial saves and rallying his defense.
Josip Stanišić and Aleksandar Pavlović also stood out, while Michael Olisé posed significant problems for the Madrid backline. Despite errors from Dayot Upamecano, the Bavarians held firm to take a vital advantage into the second leg.