Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich – UEFA Champions League – Preview

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Sreya

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich – Real Madrid hosts Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu on 18th April, Tuesday in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie.

Bayern Munich have an uphill task after Real Madrid scored two crucial away goals in a 2-1 win at the Allianz Arena last Wednesday. Injuries have troubled the Bavarians and Carlo Ancelotti will be eager to settle certain scores on his return to Madrid.

Zinedine Zidane fielded a weakened side in the weekend and still picked up a win through Isco’s brilliance against Sporting Gijon, allowing some of his first teamers respite before the crucial second leg.

Team News

Raphael Varane and Pepe are sidelined through injuries while Gareth Bale has picked up yet another knock. Bayern Munich will be without the suspended Javi Martinez and the injured Mats Hummels.

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

Bayern Munich Possible Starting Lineup: Manuel Neuer, Philipp Lahm, Jerome Boateng, David Alaba, Juan Bernat, Xabi Alonso, Arturo Vidal, Arjen Robben, Thiago Alcantara, Franck Ribery, Robert Lewandowski.

“We have to have a great game and be very strong. We will go out to win the game and we’ll not gamble. The first leg has already been played and we know the problems Bayern will create, they’ll make it difficult until the referee blows for full time. We’re going to have to play really well. We must do everything we can to win the game.”

– Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich H2H Stats, Real Madrid have won four and lost only one of their previous five meetings with Bayern Munich. Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last eight home matches in all competitions and have lost only one game at the Bernabeu this season.

A 3-2 win for Real Madrid is the most likely result.