Real Benzema gives Madrid a Narrow Lead over Bayern (1-0)

 Real Madrid will take a narrow lead to Germany for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final thanks to a first-half goal from Karim Benzema.

Benzema scored against the run of play as Madrid extended their unbeaten home record in the competition to 18 games.

No side has successfully defended the Champions League title and Bayern have work to do to end that record after failing to threaten an away goal.

Pep Guardiola's side had most of the ball but Real spurned several chances.  Cristiano Ronaldo was among those who missed potentially vital opportunities for Real, who had lost four of their five previous semi-finals against Bayern, after returning from injury.

Gareth Bale was only fit enough to start on the bench following a bout of flu. And he had to watch Bayern dominate the first half to such an extent they had 80% of possession