Bayern Munich secured a historic 2-1 away victory against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, marking their first win at the venue since 2012. In the night’s other UEFA Champions League Quarter-final first leg, Arsenal snatched a crucial 1-0 win over Sporting CP at the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon. Vincent Kompany’s side took control through goals from Luis DÃaz and Harry Kane, while Kai Havertz emerged as the hero for the Gunners with a 91st-minute winner. These results give both the German giants and the North London side a vital advantage heading into the second legs next week.Â
UCL Quarter-Final 1st Leg: Match Results
| Match | Final Score | Goal Scorers | Venue |
| Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich | 1–2 | Luis DÃaz (41′), Harry Kane (46′), Kylian Mbappé (74′) | Santiago Bernabéu |
| Sporting CP vs Arsenal | 0–1 | Kai Havertz (90+1′) | José Alvalade Stadium |
Bayern Munich Silence The Bernabéu With Clinical Display
Bayern Munich delivered a masterclass in clinical finishing to end a 14-year winless streak on Real Madrid’s turf. The visitors broke the deadlock in the 41st minute when Serge Gnabry slipped a precise pass through to Luis DÃaz, who beat the offside trap to fire past Andriy Lunin. Bayern then doubled their lead just 20 seconds into the second half as Michael Olise set up Harry Kane for a stunning finish from the edge of the box.
Although Kylian Mbappé pulled one back for Los Blancos in the 74th minute following a brilliant cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold, the 15-time champions could not find an equaliser. Manuel Neuer was named Player of the Match for a series of outstanding saves that kept Madrid at bay.
Kai Havertz Stunner Seals Late Victory For Arsenal In Lisbon
In a cagey affair in Lisbon, Arsenal showed immense defensive resilience before finding a late breakthrough against Sporting CP. The Gunners were largely indebted to goalkeeper David Raya, who produced several world-class saves to deny Maxi Araujo and Luis Suárez. Arsenal thought they had taken the lead midway through the second half, but a Martin Zubimendi strike was ruled out by VAR for an offside against Viktor Gyökeres.
Just as the match seemed headed for a stalemate, substitute Gabriel Martinelli found Kai Havertz bursting through the middle, and the German stayed composed to slot home the winner in the 91st minute. The win marks a historic step for Mikel Arteta’s side as they aim for consecutive semi-final appearances.
