Overview

• Bayern München faces elimination after a 1:2 defeat to Inter Mailand in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg, with Lautaro Martínez and Davide Frattesi scoring decisive goals.
• Thomas Müller, in his farewell season, scored a late equalizer but was benched until the 75th minute, raising questions about tactical decisions by coach Vincent Kompany.
• Bayern's performance was hindered by injuries to key players, including Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies, limiting their offensive and defensive options.
• Borussia Dortmund's preparations for their quarterfinal against FC Barcelona are severely impacted by Nico Schlotterbeck's season-ending meniscus tear, leaving their defense vulnerable.
• Dortmund coach Niko Kovac faces a dilemma over maintaining his three-man defensive system, which has shown promise but now lacks sufficient personnel.