Madrid, April 8 -- Bayern Munich claimed a 2-1 win away to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu to take a significant step toward the Champions League semifinals.
Luis Diaz and Harry Kane scored for Bayern, while Kylian Mbappe replied for Madrid on a night when both sides created chances on Tuesday, but the record German champions will feel they should have put the tie beyond doubt.
Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa handed a start to young midfielder Thiago Pitarch, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alvaro Carreras selected at fullback. Bayern, meanwhile, were boostedby Kane being fit enough to start.
Kane nearly made an immediate impact, heading a free kick into the path of Dayot Upamecano, who squandered a clear chance from close range.
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