Three Observations from Bayern Munich’s bitter 2-1 win over Real Madrid
FC Bayern may have beaten Madrid, but it could have been a very different result
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates in front of the fans following the team's victory in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern München at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 07, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images) | FC Bayern via Getty Images A win is a win, but… It could have been so much more.
With the chances they had, Bayern Munich should have put this tie to bed in the first half itself. Real Madrid were there for the taking, and somehow they live to fight another day. Under normal circumstances, a 2-1 win at the Bernabéu is nothing to scoff at.
It is the first time that FC Bayern have beaten Madrid in the Champions League since 2012. But when you’re 2-0 up by the 46th minute, you expect a little more out of the final result. There were two issues on the night, fatigue and mentality.
In the second half, Bayern Munich stopped playing after the first goal. Stats give the Bavarians over 59% possession in the first half, while Madrid dominated the 2nd half with over 57%. The last time this happened to FC Bayern, they were down to ten men vs PSG.
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