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Bayern Munich Leads Real Madrid at Halftime in Champions League Quarterfinal

Bayern Munich leads Real Madrid at halftime in their Champions League quarterfinal match at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Tuesday night. Real Madrid players, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, struggled with passing accuracy in the first half.

April 7, 20266 sourcesDeveloping2 min read

Bayern Munich took control in the first half of their Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu stadium Tuesday night. The match kicked off at 8pm local time in what many consider one of European soccer's greatest rivalries.

Real Madrid struggled early, with new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold having particular difficulty with his passing. The English player was described as inaccurate and unable to get involved in the game during the opening 45 minutes.

This quarterfinal first leg is part of a dramatic night of Champions League action. Arsenal is also playing Sporting CP in the other quarterfinal match happening simultaneously.

Real Madrid had demolished Manchester City in the previous round to reach this stage. They entered as defending champions and kings of this competition, but Bayern Munich's strong first-half performance puts pressure on the Spanish giants.

Why this matters

This is one of soccer's biggest rivalries playing in Europe's top tournament. The winner advances closer to the Champions League final, one of the most-watched sporting events worldwide.

What to watch

The second half continues Tuesday night, with the return leg scheduled for next week to determine who advances to the semifinals.

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