The first half of the match was relatively quiet, with Real Madrid taking control and securing a 2-0 lead. In the 13th minute, Karim Benzema capitalized on an opportunity to breach the German defense, giving Real Madrid an early advantage. Schalke 04 appeared stunned and struggled to find effective solutions.
Gareth Bale extended Real Madrid’s lead with a spectacular goal midway through the first half, further solidifying their dominance in the match. The Merengues managed the game effectively, defying the statistics that had previously shown only one victory in 25 matches played in Germany.
