Madrid: Winger Arjen Robben believes Bayern Munich have plenty of reason for optimism despite suffering a 0-1 defeat at Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.


Real Madrid's 'keeper Iker Casillas (left) and Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben embrace at the end of the first leg encounter. Pic/AFP

Bayern controlled possession, touching 80 per cent at times, but succumbed to a 19th-minute Karim Benzema strike.