Bayern-Real Madrid: Champions League semi-finals get underway in Munich
Our team head to the Allianz Arena for the first leg of a tie that will be decided on 8 May at the Bernabéu (9:00pm CEST).
One of the most crucial moments of the season is upon us. The Champions League semi-finals are set to get underway in some style, with a true European classic. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich go head-to-head at the Allianz Arena (9:00pm CEST) in the first game of a two-legged tie that will be resolved at the Santiago Bernabéu on 8 May.
The most frequent match-up in the competition's history (26 games) totals 20 European Cups (14 for Real Madrid and 6 for Bayern). The record reads favourably for our team: 12 wins, 3 draws and 11 defeats. In the last three knock-out ties between the two sides (2 semi-finals and one quarter-final), Madrid qualified, having won on all of their last three trips to Munich.
Unbeaten in the Champions League
Ancelotti's boys are enjoying another sublime Champions League campaign. They head into the semi-finals in unbeaten form, having won 7 and drawn 3 so far. After clinching a perfect record in the Group Stage and knocking out Leipzig in the Round of 16, our team turn their attentions to Bayern following the epic penalty shootout elimination of Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
“Everyone knows what Real Madrid can do in the Champions League," said Ancelotti in the pre-match press conference. Meanwhile, Valverde highlighted: “We're hungry to make the final and we'll fight to do just that." The Italian coach's squad features every single one of his registered players. Rodrygo is the team's leading marksman in the Champions League this season with 5 goals, and he played a key role in the tie against Manchester City, netting in both legs. The Brazilian is followed by Bellingham, with 4, and Vini Jr. and Joselu, each with 3.
Bayern Munich
Tuchel's team come into the clash with a record of 7 wins, 2 draws and a defeat in this Champions League run. They're unbeaten at the Allianz Arena (4 wins and a draw). They also boast one of the tournament's top scorers in their ranks in Harry Kane (7 goals). The Englishman is in impressive form, having hit 42 goals in 42 games so far across all competitions.