3 things Real Madrid need to do to beat Bayern Munich

#2 Improve defending from set-pieces and crosses

Mario Mandzukic exploited Real Madrid's lack of aerial prowess in the 2nd leg of UCL quarter-final

When Juventus travelled to Santiago Bernabeu for the 2nd leg of the Champions League quarter-final, nobody gave the Old Lady any chance and the tie was assumed to be all but over during the 1st leg itself.

But a tactical masterclass for Massimiliano Allegri coupled with an inspirational performance from the record Italian champions put Real Madrid to the sword and almost sent the defending champions packing.

Taking no credits away from Juventus, but it was Madrid's lack of aerial prowess, which was detrimental to their cause. In the absence of Sergio Ramos, every aerial delivery into the Real Madrid box seemed an impending goal as suggested by Mario Mandzukic's brace inside the first half.

All of Juventus' goals came from crosses within the proximity of 6-yard box and for probably the first time in 3 years, Real Madrid looked all set to crash out of the Champions League.

In Thomas Muller and Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich contains a lot of firepower as far as aerial ability is concerned. Coupled with Bayern's terrific wing-play, Real Madrid looks to be in for a rough ride down the flanks.

Although the return of Sergio Ramos will be a huge boost for Los Blancos, Ramos and Co. will have to be at their best to limit the danger from the likes of Lewandowski and Muller.