After Bayern Munich and Real Madrid eliminated the English teams from the Champions League, they will face themselves in the semi-finals of the tournament at Allianz Arena.
The first leg of the match is expected to happen on April 30, 2024, in Germany.
The Bayern Munich side eliminated Arsenal on 3-2 aggregate, and Real Madrid defeated the reigning Champions of Europe, Manchester City, via penalty shootout.
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid Preview
The Champions League is the only saving grace for Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel this season, after the club failed to win the German Bundesliga title, got defeated in the German Super Cup by RB Leipzig, and were dumped out of the DFB Pokal.
Bayern Munich couldn’t replicate the 5-1 success over Arsenal that happened in 2017, but they were able to dump Arsenal out of the Champions League courtesy of a second-half header by Joshua Kimmich.
The narrow victory against Arsenal represented the second victory in a four-match winning sequence for the Thomas Tuchel side.
By prolonging their perfect streak against Arsenal in the Champions League, a first semi-final since winning the tournament in 2019-20 awaits them.
Bayern Munich attacker Harry Kane, who played a prominent role in their Champions League success this season, will be looking forward to helping his team secure a win over Real Madrid.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, were only able to eliminate Manchester City via penalty shootout, with Andriy Lunin being the penalty hero for Real Madrid.
Lunin made a bold decision not to dive for the Bernardo Silva penalty and he saved it. The Ukrainian also excellently saved Mateo Kovacic’s penalty.
The Real Madrid side are on the verge of capturing the La Liga title ahead of Barcelona. They defeated Real Sociedad courtesy of a goal from the young Turkish Arda Guler.
The Real Madrid side have an 18-match unbeaten record to protect when they visit Bayern Munich.
In addition, the Real Madrid side will play the semi-finals without losing a single match in the 2023–24 Champions League tournament.
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid team news
Munich right back Alphonso Davies will be available for selection after missing the second leg of the quarterfinals against Arsenal.
Konrad Laimer and Matthijs de Ligue were both victims of ankle and knee injuries in the win against German Bundesliga side Frankfurt.
Jamal Musiala is also an absentee after suffering from tendon pain over the weekend.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, will be anticipating the return of Jude Bellingham, who was rested in the La Liga game against Real Sociedad.
Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy have recovered from their injuries. However, David Alaba and Courtois won’t be available for selection due to knee injuries.
Carlo Ancelotti will be forced to replace his favorite right back, Dani Carvajal with Lucas Vazquez, due to the suspension yellow card given to Carvajal against Manchester City in the second leg.
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid: Possible Starting Line-Up
Bayern Munich’s possible starting lineup:
Neuer; Kimmich, Kim, Dier, Davies; Goretzka, Pavlovic; Muller, Musiala, Gnabry; Kane
Real Madrid’s possible starting lineup:
Lunin; Vazquez, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid prediction
The Real Madrid side are expected to defeat Bayern Munich, who will play the first leg of the game with few first-team players being out of the match due to fitness issues.
Prediction: Bayern Munich (1-2) Real Madrid
