A first-half Zinedine Zidane goal was enough to edge a closely-fought second round tie against Bayern Munich and book Real Madrid's place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
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Without Brazilian pair Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos through injury and suspension respectively, Madrid played Raul Bravo at left-back and youngster Mejia in central defence.
For the Germans, experienced full-back Willy Sagnol was in the starting line-up despite wearing a cast to protect a broken arm.
The game started brightly although neither side were able to fashion a chance until Guti fired a 30-yard volley just over Oliver Kahn's crossbar.
Bayern's Michael Ballack was lucky to escape a booking for a wild tackle on Santiago Solari soon after as the Spaniards increased the tempo.
Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz stated in the build-up to this game how important it was for his side to keep the ball, and his players did just that.
There was no better example of Madrid's determination to retain possession than in the move that led to the goal, which came about after Zidane converted well following Salgado's somewhat fortuitous header that found him at the far post.
On 35 minutes Raul had Kahn at full stretch with a looping header, before the visitors finally mustered a chance five minutes from half-time.
Ze Roberto saw his powerful volley turned aside by Real keeper Iker Casillas, who was thankful to Salgado at a corner moments later.
Casillas flapped at the cross, and the ball eventually fell to Claudio Pizarro whose goalbound shot was hacked off the line by the defender.
Bayern brought on winger Bastian Schweinsteiger for the disappointing Owen Hargreaves after the break, and the substitute sparked some life into their display.
On 48 minutes Makaay had another shot blocked, while at the other end Sagnol's slip allowed Solari to cross just inches away from Raul's outstretched leg.
With 21 minutes remaining David Beckham was presented with the chance to produce another of his trademark free-kicks.
But despite his effort beating Kahn, it bent just past the post and into the side netting.
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