Manuel Neuer delivered a standout performance, earning "Meister of the Match" honors as Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Josip Stanišić and Aleksandar Pavlović were also instrumental, while Michael Olisé troubled the Madrid defense.
Bayern Munich now heads to Munich as heavy favorites to advance. Despite a shaky display from Dayot Upamecano, the German side controlled the intense atmosphere at the Bernabeu, securing a vital away goal.