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It was a frustrating night for Zinedine Zidane. Reuters
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It was a tough opening night for Eden Hazard, left, in Real Madrid colours. Reuters
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Hazard looks to make a break. Reuters
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Bayern's Robert Lewandowski, back to camera on left, celebrates with defender Jerome Boateng after scoring. Reuters
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Boateng was also on target for Bayern. AFP
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It was a good night to be a Bayern fan in Houston. Reuters
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Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich protests his red card. Reuters
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Real Madrid fans in Houston. Reuters
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The Real Madrid side before kick-off. Reuters
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Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, centre, celebrates his consolation goal. Reuters
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Hazard looks to close down Joshua Kimmich. Reuters
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Hazard turns with the ball at his feet. Reuters
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Hazard looks to make a pass during the match in Houston. Reuters
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Real keeper Thibaut Courtois makes a save. Reuters
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It was a frustrating night for Zinedine Zidane. Reuters
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It was a tough opening night for Eden Hazard, left, in Real Madrid colours. Reuters
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Hazard looks to make a break. Reuters
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Bayern's Robert Lewandowski, back to camera on left, celebrates with defender Jerome Boateng after scoring. Reuters
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Boateng was also on target for Bayern. AFP
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It was a good night to be a Bayern fan in Houston. Reuters
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Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich protests his red card. Reuters
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Real Madrid fans in Houston. Reuters
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The Real Madrid side before kick-off. Reuters
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Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, centre, celebrates his consolation goal. Reuters
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Hazard looks to close down Joshua Kimmich. Reuters
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Hazard turns with the ball at his feet. Reuters
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Hazard looks to make a pass during the match in Houston. Reuters
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Real keeper Thibaut Courtois makes a save. Reuters
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It was a frustrating night for Zinedine Zidane. Reuters
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21 July, 2019
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