Bayern pass and pass and pass and pass - but it's advantage Real thanks to this swift counter

Karim Benzema’s goal gives the Spaniards a slim advantage for next week’s return leg in Germany.

THE STATS SHOW that Bayern Munich had 72% possession and three times more passes, but it’s advantage Real Madrid after tonight’s Champions League semi-final first leg.

Karim Benzema scored the game’s only goal in the 19th minute, tapping in from close range after a swift counter by Cristiano Ronaldo and Fabio Coentrao.

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