Bayern Munich secured a massive 2-1 first-leg victory over Real Madrid at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu, but head coach Vincent Kompany is keeping his team grounded. While the win is a significant statement, Kompany emphasized that the job is only half done in this heavyweight Champions League quarter-final clash.

"We still need to win again to progress," Kompany stated. "But I want our boys to know that they've won at the Bernabéu. That's worth something, we have to take that with us. It shows we can achieve a lot."

Goals from Luis Díaz and Harry Kane gave Bayern a commanding 2-0 lead before a Kylian Mbappé strike brought the Spanish giants back into the tie. Kompany noted the tense, back-and-forth nature of the match, saying, "You always had the feeling the match was in the balance... I felt that we had more and better chances."

Board member Max Eberl highlighted the rarity of the achievement, pointing out that "not that many teams" can beat Madrid on their home ground. He credited Bayern's brave, front-footed approach and stressed the need for the same alertness in the decisive second leg.

The victory was underpinned by a vintage performance from captain Manuel Neuer. The legendary goalkeeper made several stunning saves to preserve the lead, earning him the official 'Man of the Match' award. Kompany praised his keeper, saying, "We needed some strong spells of defending and Manu also made some unbelievable saves."

Defender Jonathan Tah summed up the sentiment in the Bayern camp regarding their iconic number one: "Are you surprised? We're grateful to him every match. He has a special aura... You shouldn't take it for granted, but it's normal for him." With the tie finely poised, Bayern's blend of tactical bravery and individual brilliance has set up a thrilling return leg in Munich.