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Harry Kane looked rusty in the first half but illustrated his potency in front of goal with the winner At a glance Luis Diaz puts dominant Bayern Munich ahead with a composed finish Fit-again Harry Kane doubles Bayern's advantage with a sweet strike Kylian Mbappe pulls a goal back for Real from Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross Harry Kane marked his comeback from injury with a superb strike as Bayern Munich took the advantage in their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid with an impressive first-leg victory at the Bernabeu. Kane, watched by England head coach Thomas Tuchel, was back in action following the minor issue that forced him to miss the international friendly against Japan and Bayern's Bundesliga win against Freiburg. The 32-year-old England captain was subdued in the first half, although he was involved in the build-up when former Liverpool forward Luis Diaz gave Bayern a deserved lead with a composed finish four minutes before half-time. Kane then showed his class moments after the restart with a clinical right-foot strike into the bottom corner that gave Real keeper Andriy Lunin no chance. Bayern's veteran keeper Manuel Neuer made four fine saves, including three from Kylian Mbappe, but Vincent Kompany's visiting side could also have scored more in a pulsating encounter. In desperation, and with restlessness sweeping around the stadium, Real brought Jude Bellingham on after an hour as Real tried to mount a fightback - and the midfielder delivered an outstanding cameo. Trent Alexander-Arnold, who had looked uncertain in defence, showed the other side of his game with a superb low cross that was turned in by Mbappe after 74 minutes. Real continued to press but Bayern held out to take a narrow lead to Munich for the second leg. Tuchel made the journey to the Bernabeu with a trio of internationals in his sights as the World Cup countdown continues. Alexander-Arnold was in Real's starting line-up and Kane lined up for the visitors, but Bellingham was on the home side's bench as his minutes are managed after a lengthy absence with a hamstring injury. Real Madrid's pair will have given Tuchel plenty of food for thought in a thrilling game littered with scoring opportunities. Alexander-Arnold has become England's forgotten man under the German despite his enormous talent. He failed to make Tuchel's extended 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, and then Ben White - not a regular for Arsenal this season and in international exile since 2022 - was selected ahead of him as a replacement. Tuchel has never doubted Alexander-Arnold's ability as a creator, but has always appeared to harbour reservations about his defensive frailties. Not much happened here to suggest Tuchel will change his mind on the defender as he showed the differing sides to his game. In the first half, with Real under pressure, the former Liverpool right-back presented Bayern with a golden chance with a wayward pass to Michael Olise, but he could not find Serge Gnabry. He then lost his former Liverpool team-mate Luis Diaz, who stole in behind him to put Bayern in front. However Alexander-Arnold showed his potency in an attacking context in the second half, with dangerous set-piece deliveries and a perfect low cross for Mbappe to score at the far post. Bellingham, battling for England's number 10 role with Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers among others, came on after an hour and changed the tempo of Real's performance by adding drive from midfield - but he could not rescue a losing cause. The fitness of England captain Kane was the hot topic in Bayern coach Vincent Kompany's pre-match media briefing - evidence of his importance to the side. The former Tottenham striker made the cut after his injury, but in the first half looked off the pace as he struggled to make any impact. He made the pass to Gnabry that led to Diaz's opener, but then showed exactly what he is all about seconds after half-time. The low drive into Lunin's bottom corner was Kane personified. Clinical, and high class. It proved to be the winner in a chaotic encounter in which Real threatened a fightback and Bayern were also guilty of late over-elaboration when they had chances to strengthen their position further. Writing off Real Madrid in the Champions League is a hazardous occupation, but Bayern looked so superior that it would be surprise if they relinquished their lead in the second leg at Allianz Arena. Real Madrid return to La Liga action and host Girona on Friday evening (20: 00 BST). Bayern Munich play on Saturday in the Bundesliga when they travel to St Pauli (17: 30 BST). 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All 28 of their meetings have come in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League, with 26 of them taking place in the knockout stages. Bayern Munich are winless in their last nine games against Real Madrid (D2 L7); they haven’t gone 10+ matches without a win against an opponent across all competitions since the period between 1988 and 1993 versus Werder Bremen (a 12-game run). Real Madrid (309) and Bayern Munich (248) are the two sides with the most wins in European Cup/UEFA Champions League history. Among teams with 50+ games played, they are also the two sides with the best win percentages, which are almost identical: Real Madrid (60. 23% - 309/513) and Bayern Munich (60. 19% - 248/412). Real Madrid (22nd appearance) and Bayern Munich (24th) have reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League more than any other side. The Spanish giants have the best record at this stage, progressing to the semi-finals on 17 occasions, while the German side have been eliminated at this stage more than anyone else (10). Real Madrid have won all four of their UEFA Champions League knockout stage games this season, while Álvaro Arbeloa could become only the third manager to win his first five knockout matches in the competition, after Hansi Flick (5 in 2019-20 with Bayern Munich) and Luis Enrique (5 in 2014-15 with Barcelona). Only in 2019-20 (3. 9) and 1972-73 (3. 7) have Bayern Munich averaged more goals in a European Cup/UEFA Champions League game than they have this season (3. 2). Vincent Kompany’s side have already scored more goals in this edition (32 in 10 games) than in his first one in 2024-25 (31 in 14 games). Kylian Mbappé has averaged a goal every 56 minutes for Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League this season (13 goals in nine games). Of players with 10+ goals in a single edition, only Erling Haaland in 2019-20 has ever done so while maintaining a better minutes per goal ratio (55). Harry Kane is the only English player ever to score 10+ goals in consecutive European Cup/UEFA Champions League campaigns (11 in 2024-25, 10 in 2025-26) and has scored more goals in the competition than any other player since joining Bayern Munich (29 in 34 games). Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior has made more runs in behind than any other player in the UEFA Champions League this season (133) – 20 of those came in his last appearance (v Manchester City), with no player making more in a knockout stage match in this edition. Bayern Munich’s Aleksandar Pavlovic has completed 84. 9% of his forward passes made under high-intensity pressure in the UEFA Champions League this season (62/73); the highest success rate of any of the 182 players with 50+ attempted. Attempt blocked. Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Corner, FC Bayern München. Conceded by Arda Güler. Foul by Konrad Laimer (FC Bayern München). Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold with a cross following a corner. Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Manuel Neuer. Attempt saved. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Manuel Neuer (FC Bayern München). Assisted by Kylian Mbappé. Attempt blocked. Serge Gnabry (FC Bayern München) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Josip Stanisic. Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Arda Güler (Real Madrid). Attempt missed. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a fast break. Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Manuel Neuer (FC Bayern München). Assisted by Arda Güler with a through ball. Foul by Konrad Laimer (FC Bayern München). Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the right wing. Arda Güler (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Jonathan Tah (FC Bayern München). Attempt blocked. Dayot Upamecano (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Harry Kane. Foul by Thiago Pitarch (Real Madrid). Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Attempt missed. Serge Gnabry (FC Bayern München) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Aleksandar Pavlovic with a headed pass following a corner. Copyright © 2026 BBC. 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