First Half: Robben fires a strike from the edge of the box on the turn just wide of the near post. Goal! 1-0, Madrid take the lead as Coentrao fires in a low cross which Benzema casually taps in at the far post. Ronaldo fluffs a really good chance over the bar. Di Maria blazes an effort from close range over the bar.
Half Time: 1-0.
Second Half: Ronaldo has a low shot across goal parried at the near post. Ronaldo has a low shot from the edge of the box turned past the near post. Muller fires a strike from the edge of the box, that takes a slight deflection, wide of the of the near post. Gotze has a volley stopped by a great save at the centre of goal. Bale strikes an effort from an acute angle into the side-netting.
Full Time: 1-0.
My Opinion:
My man of the match was Coentrao. Real Madrid's tactics of playing on the counter attack paid off as they head to the Allianz arena with a strong advantage. Benzema scored the only goal of the game in what turned out to be Madrid's night. It really could have been two or three for Real as Ronaldo and Di Maria missed golden opportunities in the first half. Ronaldo threatened the Bayern goal with a few stinging shots but Neuer was on hand to keep them out. Real defended really well and will be delighted that they didn't concede an away goal. The result means that Real will be able to sit back and counter in the second leg which suits their style of play down to a tee. I fancy Madrid to score in Munich and can see them progressing into the final.
Bayern dominated possession, much like they did against Man United, but they failed to make it count. There was no real cutting edge as they just passed the ball around the box for the majority of the match. They were caught out on the break for the goal and could easily have found themselves a couple more down. Neuer made some top saves to keep it a 1-0 but they will be disappointed to have not scored a crucial away goal. Muller came close with a deflected shot but Gotze had their best chance really well saved by Casillas during the second half. It will be a big task for the current champions to overcome Madrid in the second leg but I wouldn't rule them out just yet.
Best Goal: Benzema - Watch the Goal here
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