Real Madrid moved a step closer to a third straight Champions League title after substitute Marco Asensio hit the winner in a 2-1 semi-final, first-leg victory at Bayern Munich.
The 22-year-old came off the bench to finish a counter-attack and complete the holders' comeback win, giving Real the advantage for the return game in Madrid next Tuesday.
"We knew what to expect, we did well and put in a good performance," said Real captain Sergio Ramos.
"There is still the return to come, but we'll be very focused and we defended well, that was the main thing."
"Everything is still possible, but we did ourselves no favours today."
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