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Bayern Munich 1 Real Madrid 2: Asensio seals smash-and-grab win for Zidane's men

Real Madrid remain on course for a third straight Champions League crown after Marcelo and Marco Asensio secured a 2-1 win at Bayern Munich.

Marco Asensio's half-time introduction proved decisive as Real Madrid pickpocketed a 2-1 win at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Bayern overcame the early loss of Arjen Robben through injury to lead when Joshua Kimmich caught out Kaylor Navas with a rasping finish before the half-hour mark.

Zinedine Zidane's European champions never truly recovered their defensive poise from that point, even after Marcelo clattered home a 44th-minute equaliser.