Kompany: 'Bayern won at the Bernabeu, that's worth something'

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany attends a press conference ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League Quarter-final soocer match against Real Madrid. Peter Kneffel/dpa

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany stressed that the 2-1 win against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu shouldn't be taken for granted, even though his team is not yet qualified for the Champions League semi-finals.

"We still need to win again to progress. But I want our boys to know that they've won at the Bernabeu. That's worth something, we have to take that with us. It shows we can achieve a lot," Kompany said after the first leg of the quarter-finals on Tuesday evening.

Luis Diaz and Harry Kane gave Bayern a 2-0 lead, but Kylian Mbappe pulled one back for Madrid.

"You always had the feeling the match was in the balance and could swing one way or the other. I felt that we had more and better chances," Kompany said.

Baord member for sport Max Eberl recalled that "not that many teams" can beat Madrid on their home ground.

"We demonstrated what we’ve worked on throughout the season – we were brave, active and defended on the front foot. We have to be just as alert and brave in possession in the second leg," he said.

Kompany also praised goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who had a stunning performance and made several big saves to secure Bayern the win.

"We needed some strong spells of defending and Manu also made some unbelievable saves," he said of the team captain, who was named "Man of the Match."

Defender Jonathan Tah said about Neuer: "Are you surprised? We're grateful to him every match. He has a special aura, also with the saves he repeatedly makes. You shouldn't take it for granted, but it's normal for him."