Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League – Preview

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Sreya

Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid – Bayern Munich hosts Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena, Munich on 25th April, Wednesday in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

Bayern Munich finished second in the Group B, behind Paris Saint-Germain on goal difference, while Real Madrid finished second in Group H behind Tottenham Hotspur.

Since then, neither club has looked back – Bayern Munich defeated the likes of Besiktas and Sevilla relatively straightforward fixtures while Real Madrid won against far more accomplished opponents in Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus in their knockout fixtures.

Team News

Kingsley Coman, Arturo Vidal, Manuel Neuer and David Alaba are Bayern Munich’s primary injury concerns while Nacho is the only absentee for Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich Possible Starting Lineup: Sven Ulreich, Joshua Kimmich, Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels, Rafinha, Thomas Muller, Javi Martinez, James Rodriguez, Arjen Robben, Robert Lewandowski, Franck Ribery.

Real Madrid Possible Starting Lineup: Keylor Navas, Daniel Carvajal, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Luka Modric, Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Isco, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo.

“I’m expecting a strong Bayern side, it’s a semi-final tie and they’re obviously going to be tough opponents. We’re raring to get through to the next round. It’s very important for us as it’s our only chance of picking up any silverware this season. It was exactly the same two years ago and we won the competition then and, of course, we’re really motivated to win the Champions League this time around.”

– Toni Kroos, Real Madrid.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid H2H Stats, the last four matches between these two clubs in this all competition have all resulted in wins for Real Madrid.

Although Real Madrid have their last three away matches against Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga champions are undefeated in their previous eight UEFA Champions League matches.

It should be a closely contested affair with a 1-1 draw being the most probable outcome.