Bayern's win over Real on homeground

Published April 18, 2012
Bayern Munich's striker Mario Gomez (C) escapes Real Madrid's defence to score during the UEFA Champions League first-leg semi-final football match Bayern Muenchen vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AFP
Bayern Munich's striker Mario Gomez (C) escapes Real Madrid's defence to score during the UEFA Champions League first-leg semi-final football match Bayern Muenchen vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AFP
Bayern Munich's Mario Gomez (R) scores against Real Madrid during their Champions League semi-final first leg soccer match in Munich. ? Photo by Reuters
Bayern Munich's Mario Gomez (R) scores against Real Madrid during their Champions League semi-final first leg soccer match in Munich. ? Photo by Reuters
Bayern's Mario Gomez, center, scores his side's 2nd goal past Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, left, and Madrid's Alvaro Arbeloa, right, during the Champions League first leg semifinal soccer match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AP
Bayern's Mario Gomez, center, scores his side's 2nd goal past Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, left, and Madrid's Alvaro Arbeloa, right, during the Champions League first leg semifinal soccer match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AP
Bayern Munich's French midfielder Franck Ribery (front) and Bayern Munich's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrate after Ribery's scored during the UEFA Champions League first-leg semi-final football match Bayern Muenchen vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AFP
Bayern Munich's French midfielder Franck Ribery (front) and Bayern Munich's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrate after Ribery's scored during the UEFA Champions League first-leg semi-final football match Bayern Muenchen vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AFP
Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C) lies on the pitch and reacts during the UEFA Champions League first-leg semi-final football match Bayern Muenchen vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AFP
Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C) lies on the pitch and reacts during the UEFA Champions League first-leg semi-final football match Bayern Muenchen vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AFP
(RL-R) Bayern Munich's defender Holger Badstuber, Bayern Munich's midfielder Toni Kroos, Bayern Munich's Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben, Bayern Munich's defender Philipp Lahm, Bayern Munich's midfielder Thomas Mueller, Bayern Munich's striker Mario Gomez and their mascot celebrate after the UEFA Champions League first-leg semi-final football match Bayern Muenchen vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AFP
(RL-R) Bayern Munich's defender Holger Badstuber, Bayern Munich's midfielder Toni Kroos, Bayern Munich's Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben, Bayern Munich's defender Philipp Lahm, Bayern Munich's midfielder Thomas Mueller, Bayern Munich's striker Mario Gomez and their mascot celebrate after the UEFA Champions League first-leg semi-final football match Bayern Muenchen vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AFP
Real Madrid's Portuguese defender Pepe (C) vies for the ball with Bayern Munich's midfielder Thomas Mueller (R) during the UEFA Champions League first-leg semi-final football match Bayern Muenchen vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AFP
Real Madrid's Portuguese defender Pepe (C) vies for the ball with Bayern Munich's midfielder Thomas Mueller (R) during the UEFA Champions League first-leg semi-final football match Bayern Muenchen vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AFP
Real Madrid's Mesut Oezil (R) shoots a goal passing Bayern Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during their Champions League semi-final first leg soccer match in Munich April 17, 2012. ? Photo by Reuters
Real Madrid's Mesut Oezil (R) shoots a goal passing Bayern Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during their Champions League semi-final first leg soccer match in Munich April 17, 2012. ? Photo by Reuters
Real Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos (R) receives a yellow card by British referee Howard Webb (C) as Bayern Munich's midfielder Thomas Mueller (C) lies on the pitch during the UEFA Champions League first-leg semi-final football match Bayern Muenchen vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AFP
Real Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos (R) receives a yellow card by British referee Howard Webb (C) as Bayern Munich's midfielder Thomas Mueller (C) lies on the pitch during the UEFA Champions League first-leg semi-final football match Bayern Muenchen vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AFP
Bayern's Bastian Schweinsteiger is challenged by Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League first leg semifinal soccer match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AP
Bayern's Bastian Schweinsteiger is challenged by Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League first leg semifinal soccer match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany. ? Photo by AP

Bayern Munich are on course to reach next month's Champions League final at their Allianz Arena home after Mario Gomez hit a late winner to earn a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in Tuesday's semi-final first leg.

“It's the first defeat in this Champions League for us but it's not one that leaves me with negative feelings.” said Real coach Jose Mourinho. The Bavarians preserved their remarkable record of having never lost at home to Madrid, with nine wins and a draw in their 10 meetings in Munich since 1976. Here are the highlights of the match in pictures. – Photos by Agencies and text by AFP

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