Both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are potentially only 90 minutes away from reaching the Champions League final. The first-leg semifinal between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid ended in a thrilling 2-2 tie at Allianz Arena. Real Madrid will host the second leg tonight, with both teams desperately looking to progress into the final.
Bayern Munich made a brilliant comeback despite conceding an early goal in the first half, but Vinicius Junior’s late goal from penalty ended the match with a 2-2 tie.
However, Borussia Dortmund have already reached the final after winning both legs against Paris Saint Germain. The winner of tonight’s match will face off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final.
Stats & Facts
- Real Madrid have not lost any of their last eight Champions League matches against Bayern Munich. Additionally, they have scored 19 goals in total during this run.
- Real Madrid have progressed from 18 of their last 19 knockout stage tie when they avoid defeat in the first leg away from home.
- Real Madrid have a strong home record against Bayern Munich. They are unbeaten in their last seven Champions League matches at Santiago Bernabeu against Bayern Munich.
- Carlo Ancelotti, as a Real Madrid manager, has a brilliant record against the Bavarians. He hasn’t lost any of his nine meetings with Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
- Bayern Munich have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 16 consecutive matches against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Team News
Real Madrid’s regular goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has made his return with the match against Cadiz after missing out for a long time due to an injury. But Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is likely to start Lunin, who has been brilliant in the absence of Courtois.
Dani Carvajal is also available for tonight’s match following his suspension from European football for one match. The only absentee for Real Madrid is David Alaba, who is suffering from a hamstring injury.
As for Bayern Munich, defender Raphael Guerreiro picked up an injury during the match against Stuttgart and is likely to miss the rest of the season.
Erik Dier also got a slight injury during this match. But manager Thomas Tuchel is hopeful to get him fit tonight. However, the German side will be without Kingsley Coman, Sacha Boey, Bouna Sarr, and Tarek Buchmann due to their respective injury.
Possible Lineup for Real Madrid:
Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior
Possible Lineup for Bayern Munich:
Neuer; Kimmich, Dier, De Ligt, Mazraoui; Goretzka, Laimer; Sane, Musiala, Gnabry; Kane
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-2 Bayern Munich
Both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich showed their hunger in the first leg. Real Madrid are too good in counterattacks, as Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo have unbelievable speed. Midfield maestro Tony Kroos showed how he can outplay the entire Bayern squad with his accurate long crosses.
But Bayern Munich also have a strong squad. They are also good at intense fighting. We expect a high-voltage match between the two sides, but Real Madrid should win the match in the end.
Betfair Odds
Real Madrid: 1.92
Draw: 3.81
Bayern: 3.76
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