Champions League: Real Madrid 1 Bayern Munich 2The sands of European football may be changing after Bayern Munich delivered a keynote victory over Real Madrid, their first in 25 years, clinched by yet another goal from Harry Kane. Champions League ties don’t come much bigger than Real v Bayern, so don’t underestimate what it means. Experienced goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, making his 136th Champions League start for Bayern was outstanding throughout. But Bayern have a real opportunity to be European champions for the first time since 2020, and that's a big moment. Bayern Munich: Neuer 9; Stanisic 6, Upamecano 7, Tah 7, Laimer 7; Pavlovic 7, Kimmich 8; Olise 8, Gnabry 7 (Musiala 69; 6), Diaz 7 (Bischof 93); Kane 8.

Source: Irish Examiner April 07, 2026 22:46 UTC