Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: European powerhouses face-off in mouthwatering Champions League semi-final – team news
BAYERN MUNICH host Real Madrid in the first leg of their mouthwatering Champions League semi-final tie on Tuesday night.
The German giants booked their spot in the last four courtesy of Joshua Kimmich‘s bullet header, securing a narrow 3-2 aggregate win over Arsenal in the quarter-finals.
Real Madrid progressed after beating holders Manchester City on penalties at the Etihad, leaving no English teams in the Champions League final four.
However, two of England’s biggest stars, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are still in the competition as they prepare to face off in the semi-finals.
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have 20 Champions League titles between them, with that number likely to grow at the end of the campaign.
When is Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid?
- Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid will take place on Tuesday, April 30.
- Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
- The Allianz will host.
What TV channel is Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid on and can it be live streamed?
- Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
- You can live stream the match on the discovery+ app/website.
- Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.
Team news
Left-back Alphonso Davies will return for the hosts after serving a one-match ban for the quarter-final second leg against Arsenal.
Matthijs de Ligt and Konrad Laimer were both forced off in the 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on the weekend and are both doubts for Tuesday night.
Jamal Musiala missed Saturday’s game but could return from a tendon issue, while Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry have returned to training and are in contention to face Real Madrid.
For the Spanish giants, starman Jude Bellingham did not play against Real Sociedad due to a stomach issue but is set to be available for Tuesday night.
Experienced right-back Dani Carvajal is suspended for the first leg at the Allianz, with Lucas Vazquez expected to start.
What are the odds?
Match result
- Bayern Munich – 13/10
- Draw – 5/2
- Real Madrid – 15/8
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication