Jonathan Tah implores Bayern Munich to ‘finish the job’ next week vs. Real Madrid

Real Madrid's French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (L) vies for the ball with Bayern Munich's German defender #04 Jonathan Tah during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern Munich at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on April 7, 2026. (Photo by Oscar DEL POZO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images There was a distinct sense of relief after Bayern Munich clinched a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League at the Bernabéu. The Bavarians won the match based on grit, heart, and the ability to make two big offensive plays that resulted in goals.

However, Bayern Munich likely left four or five other really excellent chances on the pitch — a level of inefficiency that typically does not result in a win vs. Real Madrid. Center-back Jonathan Tah lamented the misses, but also said that the work was not nearly done after this win.

“We’re very happy with the win and also with the way we played. We played with a lot of conviction at a difficult away ground. I feel we could’ve scored more goals.

We put ourselves in a good situation for next week and now we have to finish the job,” Tah said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia ). Finishing the job will not be easy, but if any team can hold off a surging Real Madrid side, it is this season’s version of Bayern Munich. If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast , Spotify , Apple , or any leading podcast distributor… Join the conversation!