The Allianz Arena will be lit tonight as Bayern Munich battle Real Madrid in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg, MySportDab reports.
Regarded as the most successful clubs in the elite club competition in Europe, it will be a rollercoaster as the teams lock horns to book their place in the final at Wembley.
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Bayer Munich Vs Real Madrid UCL Match Preview
Bayern Munich have now reached the semifinal of the European club competitions 21 times with 13 of those achieved in the Champions League era, as per UEFA.com.
Real Madrid also pose a giant history in the competition, having been the only team that has surpassed the Bavarians’ semi-final record. They have reached the last four of the competition 33 times with 17 of those feats realised in the Champions League era.
With their unrivaled tally in the competition, it is no surprise the two sides have competed eight times in the last four of the competition of recent.
Real Madrid have been the most successful, winning six, drawing one, and losing one. The Bavarians, on the other hand, have progressed in four of their last seven ties.
Bayern Munich Vs Real Madrid Head-to-head
Real Madrid have the better of Bayern Munich on head-to-head records in their last 12 meetings with Real Madrid winning 8 times, losing thrice, and drawing once.
38 goals have been scored in the 12 meetings with Real Madrid scoring 24 goals to boast a goal-per-game tally of 2.0 while Bayern Munich have scored 12 goals with a goal-per-game of 1.33.
Overall, it has been a tight contest between the two European giants. As per UEFA.com, they have met 28 times with Real Madrid winning 12 times and Bayern Munich winning 11 times. And three have ended in a draw.
80 goals have been scored in the 28 meetings with Real Madrid scoring 41 times while Bayern havs scored 39 times.
Bayern Munich Vs Real Madrid Team News & Possible Lineup
Bayern Munich are still sweating with the fitness of Leroy Sane and Jamal Musiala. However, there have been upbeat reports on the duo’s injury situation ahead of the game.
Alphonso Davies who missed the quarterfinal second leg win over Arsenal is set to return to the team. Sacha Boey, Matthijs de Ligt, Kingsley Coman, and Dayot Upamecano are likely absentees due to injuries.
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Harry Kane is expected to lead the attack for the Bavarians with Manuel Neuer returning to the goalpost. Joshua Kimmich, Mazuaroi, and others are also expected to start.
Real Madrid will welcome Jude Bellingham back to the squad after the England star missed the LaLiga win over Real Sociedad at the weekend due to a stomach issue.
Dani Carvajal will miss the game due to suspension with either Vazquez or Nacho set to start at the defence.
Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Andriy Lunin, Anthony Rudiger, and other key first-team stars are available to start for the Los Blancos.
Predicted lineups
Bayern: Neuer; Kimmich, Kim, Dier, Mazraoui; Goretzka, Pavlović; Sané, Musiala, Guerreiro; Kane
Suspended: none
Real Madrid: Lunin; Vázquez, Tchouaméni, Rüdiger, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Camavinga, Bellingham; Vinícius, Rodrygo
Suspended: Carvajal
Bayern Munich Vs Real Madrid Prediction
The two teams are known for an expressly attacking style of play. It is more likely there will be a harvest of goals. Based on the stats and recent performance, Thomas Tuchel will face a huge task taking down the in-form Real Madrid side. However, it will still be a tricky affair. The spoil is more likely to be shared in a thrilling 2-2 draw.
