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The UEFA Champions League wakes up after winter sleep.
On Tuesday, the prestigious tournament started the quarterfinal stage, with the intriguing match between "Leipzig" and "Real" Madrid in Germany.
At the very beginning of the match, the host's forward B. Shecko scored a goal with his head, but after VAR review it was ruled out and the result remained unchanged.
After a few minutes, "Real" forward Rodrygo tried his luck, but his shot was blocked by the opponent.
B. Shecko had a chance, but the Slovenian goalkeeper blocked the ball.
The second half started tragically for the "Leipzig" team. In the 48th minute, B. Diaz deceived several opponents and scored the first goal - 0:1.
D. Olmo tried to save the hosts, but "Real" goalkeeper A. Lunin did not make a mistake.
In the 72nd minute, Vinicius shook the goal post, and ten minutes later wasted a chance and B. Shecko.
The match ended with a narrow victory for "Real", and the second leg will be played in Madrid on March 6th.
