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Real Madrid inch closer to third consecutive Champions League crown
26 Apr 2018
Real Madrid have taken a huge step towards defending their Champions League title after a 2-1 win at the Allianz Arena against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the semi-final.
Goals from Marco Asensio and Marcelo secured the game for the visitors.
However, Bayern Munich's only take away from the game was the goal from Joshua Kimmich.
Bayern Munich just cannot find the answer to Real Madrid
Familiar foes
This was the 25th meeting between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the Champions League.
This is the most played fixture in the history of the competition.
Real Madrid have won each of their last 6 Champions League games against Bayern Munich.
This also includes both legs of last season's quarter-final.
Champions League is Ronaldo's favourite competition
CR7 is the king
Cristiano Ronaldo is truly the king of the Champions League.
The Portuguese hitman has won 96 Champions League games which is more than any other player in the history of the competition.
Real Madrid have been the most dominant team and have now won 150 Champions League matches thus becoming the first team to reach this milestone.
Asensio and Marcelo seal the deal for Real Madrid
Impact duo
Marco Asensio has been Real Madrid's impact substitute.
The Spaniard's last three Champions League goals have all been as a substitute in key knockout matches.
Real Madrid left-back Marcelo has now scored 3 goals in the Champions League this season.
This is his best ever tally in a single campaign in the competition.
Kimmich is Bayern's hottest prospect
Rising star
Bayern's only goal of the night was scored by Joshua Kimmich.
The young German scored the 100th Champions League goal under Jupp Heynckes.
Kimmich has now been involved in 19 goals this season, with 5 goals and 14 assists to his name.
Only Robert Lewandowski (42) and Thomas Muller (29) have been involved in more goals.
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