Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: Champions League prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, h2h, odds today
Bayern Munich host Real Madrid in the the first leg of their Champions League semi-final this evening.
Thomas Tuchel is leaving the club at the end of the season but there is still a chance for him to depart on a high, with Bayern through to the last-four for the first time since they won the competition in 2020.
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The Bundesliga giants were underdogs in their quarter-final tie with Arsenal, but their experience helped them edge through and they are now within touching distance of a return to Wembley, where the final was also played when lifted the trophy 11 years ago.
Real beat English opposition too in the last-eight, riding their luck at times to beat holders Manchester City on penalties.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side know how to get the job done on the biggest stage, with 14 European titles to their name, and it could prove to be a sensational end to the season. Real are on the verge of lifting the LaLiga trophy already, and there is every chance Champions League glory follows.
Bayern Munich’s season is resting on the Champions League (IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)
Date, kick-off time and venue
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off time later today on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
The Allianz Arena in Munich will host.
Where to watch Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1. Coverage starts at 7pm BST tonight.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app or website.
Live blog: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid team news
Bayern Munich XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Dier, Kim, Mazraoui; Laimer, Goretzka; Sane, Muller, Musiala; Kane
Subs: Peretz, Ulreich, Upamecano, Gnabry, Choupo-Moting, Zaragoza, Davies, Guerreiro, Tel, Pavlovic
Real Madrid XI: Lunin; Vazquez, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Kroos; Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.
Subs: Courtois, Kepa, Militao, Modric, Camavinga, Ceballos, Joselu, Garcia, Brahim, Guler
Jude Bellingham returns for Real Madrid (AFP via Getty Images)
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid prediction
Real can be expected to be more front-footed than they were at the Etihad, with the Spanish side deservedly favourites in this tie.
They have not lost in LaLiga since September and are fully capable of grinding out results, even when not at their best.
Bayern have been in better form recently and their season rests entirely on the Champions League, but it would be a surprise if they are able to keep Real’s front-line quiet.
Real Madrid to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The German giants have lost their last three Champions League knockout ties against Los Blancos.
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
Odds via Betfair. Subject to change.
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