Champions League Semifinal: Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich's downfall: Set piece marking

Set piece marking was the ultimate doom spell cast on Bayern Munich on Tuesday. And it was probably doomed to fail from the beginning.

BB: Ribéry's UEFA Ban; Thiago, Shaqiri Practice

Ribery may be slapped with a UEFA suspension after his slap, four injured players train, and Bayern to discuss transfer approach in coming weeks

Welcome to Thunderdome | Gamethread

Two Teams Enter. One Team Leaves.

UEFA CL Semis: FC Bayern vs. Real Madrid | Preview

Heightened tension reaches sublime levels as the titans of football clash once more

Goal breakdown: Real Madrid's goal against Bayern

Bayern Munich made some very "minor" errors in the lead up to Real Madrid's goal at the Santiago Bernabeu. But in reality, most of that goal hinged upon some flawless execution from Real Madrid.

Tactics: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid

Bayern Munich had real struggles trying to build coherent attacks at the Santiago Bernabeu and most of the issue was the lack of presence in central midfield.

Hope is not lost, not even close

Wednesday's adventure at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu didn't go exactly to plan for Bayern Munich. However, there's a second leg to play.

Video Highlights: Bayern fall 0-1 in Madrid

Bayern Munich fell to Real Madrid in Spain 0-1 on Wednesday. Here are the video highlights from Fox Soccer.

Instant Analysis: Real Madrid 1-0 Bayern Munich

Bayern, despite having the bulk of possession, ran into usual problems and conceded on the break. They eventually lost 1-0.

The Bayern Munich Slaying Real Madrid Thread

Bayern Munich travel to the Santiago Bernabeu for a match. I hear it's an important match full of important things.

Bixente Lizarazu talks Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich

Højbjerg Not In Madrid In Wake of Father's Death

The danish super-talent heads home to mourn the loss of his father

Podcast: Real Madrid Preview

Bayern have three more matches to a repeat of their Champions League crown, but can they get past Real Madrid? Nick Rigg, ESPN's Real Madrid blogger, joins us from Madrid to preview the tie.

UEFA CL Semis: Real Madrid vs. FC Bayern | Preview

The lights now shine the brightest as two of Europe's heavyweights collide in a semifinal showcase

BB: Neuer, Ronaldo Back Training, Expected to Play

The two superstars train fully, along with some key defensive players for both sides. Rummenigge wants to unshackle la bestia negra.

Three Questions with Managing Madrid

We talk with Lucas Navarette of Managing Madrid who answers some questions ahead of Wednesday's game and addresses the burning questions in all our hearts.