Real Madrid are favorites to reach the Champions League final ahead of their semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Los Blancos continued their fine season with a 3-0 win over Cadiz at the weekend, while Bayern lost to Stuttgart.
Although both teams made numerous changes, the results highlight how they each stand heading into the second leg with the score tied at 2-2.
Madrid, on their way to the La Liga title, are the professional team par excellence of the big match which savors these occasions with unfailing calm.
Bayern, meanwhile, have gone from disappointment to disappointment for much of the campaign and must rally together to overturn the odds in the Spanish capital.
Kick-off date, time and location
Real Madrid’s kick-off against Bayern Munich is scheduled for 8 p.m. BST on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
The match will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
Where to watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich
TV channel: In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, from 7 p.m.
Direct: Subscribers can also watch the competition live online through the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the day’s action via Standard sportThe live blog of.
Team News Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich
Dani Carvajal will return from suspension after Lucas Vazquez’s difficult run at right-back in the first leg.
Carlo Ancelotti made several changes to his lineup for Saturday’s win over Cadiz, with Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rudiger, Toni Kroos, Fede Valverde and Vinicius Jr among those rested.
Thibaut Courtois claimed his position by making his first start in several months, but Real will bring Andriy Lunin back into their lineup.
Bayern face a new injury worry after Raphael Guerreiro was forced off injured in the defeat to Stuttgart.
Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sane have joined the six players rested for this match and Thomas Tuchel hopes to have Matthijs de Ligt back before the second leg.
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Prediction
It seems foolish to dismiss Madrid in a Champions League knockout match at the Bernabeu.
Bayern threatened for much of the first leg but are a disjointed team under Tuchel and look too vulnerable defensively to promise a surprise victory.
Real Madrid will win, 3-1 in the evening and 5-3 in total.
History and results of face-to-face meetings (h2h)
Bayern haven’t beaten Madrid for more than 90 minutes in eight games.
Real Madrid wins: 12
Bayern Munich victories: 11
Draws: 5
Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich match odds
Real Madrid qualified: 4/9
Bayern Munich qualified: 17/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
