Real Madrid's quest for a 15th Champions League crown hit a significant hurdle on Tuesday night. Despite entering the first leg as favorites at the Santiago Bernabéu, they were held to a 2-1 defeat by a resilient Bayern Munich, thanks in large part to a vintage masterclass from goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

The Spanish giants created several chances that could have leveled, or even won, the match, but they now face a stern challenge. To advance to the semifinals, Carlo Ancelotti's men must secure a victory by at least two goals in the daunting atmosphere of Munich's Allianz Arena next week.

However, the history books reveal a steep uphill battle for Los Blancos. Despite their legendary status in this competition, they have only overturned a first-leg home defeat once in their European history, achieving that feat all the way back in 1970 in the Cup Winners' Cup. On six other occasions, they have failed to progress after such a setback.

Bayern Munich, meanwhile, carry a formidable statistical advantage. The German record-holders have progressed in 30 of the 31 European ties where they won the first leg away from home. This historical edge adds immense pressure to Real Madrid's comeback mission, setting the stage for a truly epic second-leg clash where legendary composure will be required.