Bayern Munich will host Real Madrid in a huge UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg on April 30.
Los Blancos battled back to a marathon victory over holders Manchester City in the previous round as Bayern Munich knocked out Premier League leaders Arsenal.
While Bayern Munich’s challenge for the Bundesliga title has already been ended by Bayer Leverkusen, the Champions League is their only route to a trophy this season, with Real Madrid moving closer to a La Liga crown.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it around the world, kickoff times and the latest scheduling news.
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid kick-off time
This Champions League clash takes place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, and kicks off on Tuesday, April 30 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here is how this period translates into some of the main territories:
| Date | Kick-off time | |
| UNITED STATES | Tue April 30 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Tue April 30 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| UNITED KINGDOM | Tue April 30 | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| India | Wednesday May. 1 | 00:30 IST |
Live Stream Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid, TV Channel
Here’s how to watch this Champions League match in select areas of major regions around the world:
UNITED STATES: Champions League matches are available to stream on Paramount+ (English). New users can currently benefit from a FREE seven-day trial. For this game, there will be additional streaming options on TUDN and CBS, with Fubo also broadcasting all the action from Munich.
ViX and Univision are the place to go for Spanish subscribers.
Canada: Every Champions League match is broadcast live on DAZN.
UNITED KINGDOM: This match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and streamed on Discovery+. Every UEFA Champions League and Europa League match this season is available on TNT Sports for just £30.99/month.
India: JioTV and Sony LIV are the live streaming options for this game.
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Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid lineups, team news
Thomas Tuchel is battling a growing list of injuries as he prepares for the biggest game of his season so far. Matthijs de Ligt And Konrad Laimer are set to miss out after being injured in the weekend’s win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Serge Gnabry And Leroy Sané should come back but winger Jamal Musiala is considered doubtful by Tuchel before this clash.
Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1 from right to left): Neuer (GK) — Kimmich, Kim, Dier, Davies — Goretzka, Pavlovic — Sane, Gnabry, Guerreiro — Kane.
Bayern Munich substitutes (12): To confirm
Real Madrid will be forced to make a change, with Lucas Vazquez should cover the suspension Daniel Carvajaldue to a one-match suspension. Eder Militao it is unlikely to be risky, with Nacho Fernández starting at center back, and Thibaut Courtois is back in the matchday squad.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3 from right to left): Lunin (GK) — Vazquez, Nacho, Rudiger, Mendy — Kroos, Camavinga, Bellingham — Valverde, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid substitutes (12): To confirm
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Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid prediction
Bayern’s injuries and overall mixed form make it difficult to call them the winner of this encounter despite having home advantage. Tuchel’s men got the job done against Arsenal, but Real Madrid are offering a different proposition.
Ancelotti will be on course to win La Liga by the end of next weekend and the Italian will be happy to bring something back to Madrid for the second leg.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 1-1 Real Madrid
