Champions League giants Real Madrid face off against Bayern Munich in a highly anticipated semi-final clash.
This evening, Bayern Munich will host Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.
With Bayern going to the last four for the first time since winning the competition in 2020, Thomas Tuchel, who is leaving the team at the conclusion of the season, has an opportunity to go out on a high note.
The Bundesliga powerhouses faced overwhelming odds against Arsenal in their quarterfinal match, but their familiarity saw them through, and they are now just a stone’s throw away from winning the trophy at Wembley, where the final was also held eleven years ago.
Real defeated English opponents in the round of eight as well, occasionally riding their luck to defeat champion Manchester City on penalties.
With 14 European crowns under their belt, Carlo Ancelotti’s team is proven to perform well under pressure, so this may be an incredible way to finish the season. Real Madrid is quite likely to win the Champions League when they emerge victorious from La Liga.
Date, time of kickoff, and location
The match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid is set to begin later today, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 8 p.m. BST.
Munich’s Allianz Arena will serve as the venue.
Where to watch Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich
TV station: TNT Sports 1 will carry the match. Tonight’s coverage begins at 7 p.m. BST.
Live stream: The Discovery+ app and website will allow subscribers to watch on a live feed.
Team news for Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid
After serving a suspension for the second leg against Arsenal, Alphonso Davies is ready for Bayern, while Leroy Sane and Jamal Musiala will need to pass a late fitness test.
While Matthijs de Light has not been as lucky and will now join Kingsley Coman, Dayot Upamecano, and Sacha Boey in missing out, Konrad Laimer has recovered from a knock he sustained over the weekend.
Regarding Real Madrid, Rodrygo, who has been sick recently, and Jude Bellingham, who missed the match against Real Sociedad because of a stomach ailment, are both anticipated to make a comeback.
Apart from Dani Carvajal’s suspension, Ancelotti will have a mostly fit team to select from, with Lucas Vazquez or Nacho Fernandez starting at right back in his place.
Prediction for Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid
Real Madrid is the clear favorite in this match, so expect them to play more attacking football than they did at the Etihad.
They are capable of producing results even when they are not at their best, since they have not lost in La Liga since September.
Although Bayern has been playing better lately and their season depends solely on the Champions League, it would be surprising if they could silence Real Madrid’s front line.
Real Madrid will prevail 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Bayern Munich wins: 11
Draws: 3
Real Madrid wins: 12
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid latest odds
Bayern Munich to win: 5/4
Draw: 5/2
Real Madrid to win: 21/10
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