Real Madrid snatch 2-1 comeback win at Bayern Munich
By Reuters
26 April 2018 |
10:03 am
Holders Real Madrid came from a goal down to snatch a precious 2-1 victory at wasteful Bayern Munich on Wednesday (April 25) and carry a considerable advantage into their Champions League semi-final second leg in Spain.
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