Bayern Munich secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on April 7, 2026.
Veteran Manuel Neuer stole the show as the "Meister of the Match," delivering a stellar performance that keeps Bayern as favorites to advance. Young stars Aleksandar Pavlović and Michael Olisé also impressed, while Josip Stanišić stood out in defense, despite errors from Dayot Upamecano.