- Kompany welcomed the result but warned that the tie remains far from decided
- he stressed the need for greater efficiency in front of goal and improved defensive organisation
- The victory gives Bayern a narrow edge heading into the return fixture
Bayern Munich secured a vital 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that goals from Luis Díaz just before half-time and Harry Kane early in the second half handed the German side control of the tie, before Kylian Mbappé pulled one back for Madrid to keep the contest alive ahead of the return leg.
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Despite Bayern’s dominance, the hosts nearly equalised midway through the second half when Vinícius Júnior found himself one-on-one with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, but his effort went wide.
Speaking after the match, Bayern manager Vincent Kompany welcomed the result but warned that the tie remains far from decided.
“There is no room for celebrations,” Kompany said, describing the encounter as only the “first half” of a two-legged battle, with the decisive return fixture set to take place at the Allianz Arena.
The Belgian coach praised his team’s intensity and attacking display, noting that Bayern created several chances and consistently troubled Madrid’s defence.
However, he stressed the need for greater efficiency in front of goal and improved defensive organisation.
Kompany also highlighted the importance of Neuer’s performance, commending the veteran goalkeeper for his composure and continued excellence, which proved crucial in preserving the advantage.
While expressing confidence in his squad’s quality and chances of progressing, the Bayern boss acknowledged Real Madrid’s ability to mount comebacks, urging his players to remain focused and maintain their high pressing and attacking approach in the second leg.
The victory gives Bayern a narrow edge heading into the return fixture, with a place in the semi-finals still firmly up for grabs.
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