Get ready for an epic showdown, Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid as the highly anticipated Champions League semi-final clash. The stage is set at the iconic Allianz Arena, where footballing history will be made. Brace yourselves for ninety minutes of pure intensity, skill, and passion as these two titans of the game battle it out for a shot at glory.
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Date, kick-off time and venue
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid First Leg is scheduled for an 8 pm BST kick-off time later today on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The Allianz Arena in Munich will host the iconic Champions League semi-final.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid team news
Bayern Munich
Alphonso Davies returns for Bayern after suspension, but Musiala and Sane await fitness tests. Laimer is fit, but De Ligt joins Coman, Upamecano, and Boey on the sidelines.
Real Madrid
Bellingham and Rodrygo are set to return to Real Madrid after minor setbacks. Otherwise, a mostly fit squad for Ancelotti, except for Carvajal’s suspension. Vazquez or Nacho to fill in at right-back.
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Predicted Starting XI for Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
Predicted Bayern Munich XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Kim, Dier, Davies; Laimer, Goretzka; Sane, Musiala, Gnabry; Kane
Doubts: Sane, Musiala
Injuries: De Ligt, Upamecano, Coman, Boey, Sarr, Buchmann
Predicted Real Madrid XI: Lunin; Nacho, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Kroos; Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
Injuries: Alaba, Courtois
Suspended: Carvajal
Head-to-head (h2h) history and results
Bayern Munich wins: 11
Draws: 3
Real Madrid wins: 12
History In the Champions League
The clash between FC Bayern and Real Madrid holds the record for the most-played fixture in European Cup/Champions League history, with 26 encounters, 24 of which occurred in the knockout stage. Remarkably, this semifinal marks the eighth time they’ve drawn each other at this crucial stage. In their last two encounters in 2013/14 and 2017/18, Bayern suffered elimination, adding an extra layer of intensity to this showdown.
