Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid: 5 Talking Points

#4 Marco Asensio makes the difference yet again in a big game

Marco Asensio scores the winner for Real Madrid in the second half

With Isco struggling to make any sort of impact in the game, Zidane hauled him off at the half-time interval and introduced Marco Asensio.

Real's game up till that point was all about pressing Bayern Munich who, to their credit, were able to defeat the press and play their way out of trouble.

However, Isco was a mere passenger and his performance was a stark contrast to Real Madrid loanee James Rodriguez who was running things in midfield for Bayern. A shoulder injury also sealed his fate and made it easier for Zidane to take him off.

When Asensio came on, there was a noticeable difference in Real's strategy. As Bayern increased their pressure in attack, Real were only looking to defend and play on the counter-attack.

And it was one such move that eventually paid off. A Bayern corner saw the ball fall to Rafinha who made a mess of his pass, allowing Asensio to release Vazquez to create a two-on-one situation, receiving the ball at the edge of the box to beat Ulreich to make it 2-1 to the visitors.

Two crucial away goals.

The 22-year-old is clearly a man for the big occasion. Last season saw him score in the quarter-final against the same opponents and he had found the back of the net once again in the final against Juventus.

That now familiar Marco Asensio celebration! ⚽️#UCL pic.twitter.com/Pa0TokeVX0

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 25, 2018