Match report

Real Madrid Defeats Bayern Munich 2-1 in UEFA Champions League

Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
1–2
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Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Apr 12, 2017

In a thrilling encounter in the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid managed to stave off a strong Bayern Munich side, winning 2-1. The match saw a dominant performance from Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored both goals for Real Madrid. Despite a first-half lead courtesy of Arturo Vidal's goal, Bayern Munich struggled to maintain their momentum after a red card to Javi Martínez. Real Madrid's victory marks a significant step forward in their Champions League campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid
  • • Arturo Vidal (25') for Bayern Munich
  • • Cristiano Ronaldo (47' & 77') for Real Madrid
  • • Javi Martínez sent off (61')
  • • Multiple yellow cards for both teams

Lineups

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 21 P. Lahm (D)
  • 17 J. Boateng (D)
  • 27 D. Alaba (D)
  • 10 A. Robben (M)
  • 14 Xabi Alonso (M)
  • 7 F. Ribéry (M)
  • 8 Javi Martínez (M)
  • 23 A. Vidal (M)
  • 6 Thiago Alcântara (M)
  • 25 T. Müller (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 Juan Bernat
  • 11 Douglas Costa
  • 29 K. Coman
  • 13 Rafinha
  • 26 S. Ulreich
  • 32 J. Kimmich
  • 35 Renato Sanches

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Navas (G)
  • 4 Sergio Ramos (D)
  • 12 Marcelo (D)
  • 6 Nacho (D)
  • 2 Daniel Carvajal (D)
  • 19 L. Modrić (M)
  • 8 T. Kroos (M)
  • 14 Casemiro (M)
  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
  • 9 K. Benzema (F)
  • 11 G. Bale (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Marco Asensio
  • 10 J. Rodríguez
  • 16 M. Kovačić
  • 13 Kiko Casilla
  • 22 Isco
  • 21 Álvaro Morata
  • 23 Danilo

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    25' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Vidal · Assist: Thiago Alcântara
  2. Real Madrid
    44' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    T. Kroos
  3. Real Madrid
    45' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    D. Carvajal
  4. Bayern Munich
    47' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    Xabi Alonso
  5. Real Madrid
    47' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo · Assist: D. Carvajal
  6. Bayern Munich
    58' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    Javi Martínez
  7. Real Madrid
    59' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gareth Bale · On: M. Asensio
  8. Bayern Munich
    61' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    Javi Martínez
  9. Bayern Munich
    61' Bayern Munich Card · Red Card
    Javi Martínez
  10. Bayern Munich
    64' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Xabi Alonso · On: Juan Bernat
  11. Bayern Munich
    65' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Franck Ribéry · On: Douglas Costa
  12. Real Madrid
    77' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo · Assist: M. Asensio
  13. Bayern Munich
    81' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Müller · On: K. Coman
  14. Real Madrid
    83' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Benzema · On: James Rodríguez
  15. Real Madrid
    90'+1 Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Modrić · On: M. Kovačić
  16. Bayern Munich
    90' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    A. Vidal

Match Stats

Stat Bayern Munich Real Madrid
Fouls 11 7
Pass Accuracy 87% 89%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 13 23
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 532 574
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 3 12
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 462 512
Shots Inside Box 8 13
Saves 10 2
Shots Outside Box 5 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cristiano Ronaldo's equalizing goal at 47' marked a turning point, shifting momentum towards Real Madrid.
  • ▸ Javi Martínez's red card at 61' left Bayern Munich with a numerical disadvantage, impacting their ability to press and maintain control.