5 Things We Learned From Real Madrid's 2-1 Away Win Against Bayern Munich
Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final matchup, despite having to come back from a one-nil deficit - here are 5 things we learned:
It's a well established fact that Robert Lewandowski is one of the greatest strikers in Europe. The 28-year-old Pole has scored 38 times in 40 matches in all competitions this season. But it's not just his goals that Bayern miss when he is out.
Lewandowski is also a fantastic target and outlet for Munich's midfielders. The 6'1" striker is not just skilful he is also a brute.
Muller did a passable job filling in for him on Wednesday evening, but you can't help but feel that if Lewandowski was playing the Bavarians could have taken a lead to the Bernabeu.
4. Madrid Must Pray Varane Is Fit Next Week
Cristiano Ronaldo remains the metronome that dictates how Real play. When he has a bad game, his teammates know and suffer because of it.
If the Portuguese talisman wants to score, his colleagues simply must supply him with the chances. But if he plays well, the Spanish giants are unplayable.
The forward came in to this match having failed to score in six matches in Europe, and from the off it was clear he was out to end the drought.
He selfishly took on ambitious and unfeasible pot shots from long-range, rather than looking
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