Guests took both wins: Bayern celebrated in Madrid, Arsenal in Lisbon

(Patria) - Bayern Munich players took a big step towards the Champions League semi-finals after defeating Real Madrid 2-1 in Madrid tonight, but the home team's late goal left the tie open.

𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 in Madrid ✅ pic.twitter.com/e1knVEga3w

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) April 7, 2026

It was clear after the draw that a true derby awaited us in the quarter-finals, a duel many rightly called a "final before the final". However, despite a large number of chances, tonight's match did not bring as many goals as the offensive lines of both teams could produce, writes arenasport.

Bayern imposed their rhythm from the very beginning and created chances in front of the home team's goal. Upamecano came closest to scoring, but missed a great opportunity from a few meters after a Real defender intervened on the goal line.

The visitors continued to press, and Olise was particularly inspired, threatening several times with shots from distance. On the other side, Vinicius responded, but Neuer was safe.

Bayern's initiative paid off in the 41st minute. Kane brilliantly set up Gnabry, who then passed to Diaz, who gave the visitors the lead with a precise shot.

Bayern went into halftime with a minimal lead, and at the start of the second half, a second goal arrived. Olise found Kane with a back pass, and he scored from distance to make it 2-0.

Only after that did Real seriously wake up and start creating chances. Mbappe had a great chance, but Neuer saved the net with a fantastic intervention.

However, in the 74th minute, the home team scored. Alexander-Arnold set up Mbappe, who scored with the help of the crossbar to make it 2-1, and goal-line technology confirmed the ball had crossed the line.

That goal brought Real back into the game and added a new dose of uncertainty before the second leg. Bayern had chances to decide the winner tonight, but the home team showed character again and stayed alive.

The second leg in Munich will be played in eight days, where Bayern will defend a one-goal lead, while Real will seek another European comeback.

Unlike the spectacle in Madrid, the other Champions League quarter-final match in Lisbon between Sporting and Arsenal did not offer too many thrills, but the visitors from London still managed a minimal victory in the very end.

TAKING CONTROL OF THE TIE 👊 pic.twitter.com/zJnX8aysOL

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 7, 2026

Both teams had their periods of play, but the overall impression is that they owed more. However, Arsenal can be more satisfied because they achieved victory with a goal in stoppage time.

Sporting started the match better and immediately threatened. In the seventh minute, Araujo hit the crossbar and signaled the home team's ambitious approach.

Arsenal responded quickly, and in the 16th minute, Madueke hit the woodwork in return, also hitting the frame of the goal. Madueke was the most inspired player for the visitors for most of the match.

The score remained goalless until the end of the first half, and the second half brought more action. In the 63rd minute, Arsenal managed to find the net, but Zubimendi's goal was disallowed for offside.

Sporting then had several good chances to take the lead. In the 83rd minute, Raya brilliantly saved Catama's attempt, while Suarez failed to beat the Arsenal goalkeeper from close range a few minutes later.

As the match was not abundant in chances, the referee added only two minutes. However, the decisive moment arrived precisely then. In the first minute of stoppage time, Havertz scored for Arsenal's great victory.

The second leg in London will give the final answer about the semi-finalist, but Arsenal now has an advantage thanks to the goal in the final moments of the match.