Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola insisted he was proud of his team even though they lost the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid. The European champions had 72 per cent of possession over the course of the game but were beaten by Karim Benzema's first-half goal, the result of a lightning-quick counter from Real.
Carlo Ancelotti's side created more goalscoring chances than the visitors, and could have been 3-0 up at half-time had Cristiano Ronaldo and Angel Di Maria taken their chances. Bayern's
best opportunity fell to substitute Mario Gotze with five minutes
remaining, but his effort was repelled by Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
However, Guardiola insisted he was
