# Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Yardbarker*

## Key points

- Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg.
- Real Madrid forced Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to make nine key saves during the match.
- Álvaro Arbeloa emphasized Real Madrid only needs one goal to equalize the aggregate score.
- Arbeloa expressed strong confidence that Real Madrid can win at Bayern's Allianz Arena.

**Countries:** Spain, Germany

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