Real Madrid knew the risk was high heading into the clash, and it didn’t take long for it to materialize. Aurélien Tchouaméni became the first player to be suspended for the second leg after picking up a yellow card in the 36th minute.

The midfielder brought down Michael Olise as the Bayern attacker looked to latch onto a through ball, leaving referee Michael Oliver with no hesitation in making the call.

It’s a major setback ahead of the return leg at the Allianz Arena, as Tchouaméni will now miss the decisive encounter.

Real Madrid entered the game with six players already at risk of suspension — Álvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Tchouaméni himself — highlighting the delicate situation the team faces, especially against a side like Bayern Munich.

Losing the Frenchman for Munich is a significant blow, particularly given his defensive importance in high-intensity matches.

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