Two of Europe’s top football clubs will clash in Germany on Tuesday as the UEFA Champions League semi-finals commence.
Bayern Munich hosts Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena for the first leg of their encounter, while Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the other semi-final.
Match Preview
Bayern Munich enters the first leg after securing a 2-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, with Harry Kane scoring twice.
Kane, the English captain, has amassed 35 goals and 10 assists in 31 Bundesliga matches, along with seven goals and three assists in 10 Champions League appearances.
Although Bayern has relinquished the Bundesliga title this season, their performance in the UCL remains formidable, with seven wins, two draws, and only one defeat.
Under Thomas Tuchel’s leadership, Bayern has scored 18 goals in 10 Champions League matches this season (an average of 1.8 goals per game) and has kept five clean sheets in their last six UCL games.
On the other hand, Real Madrid secured their sixth consecutive La Liga victory in their previous match, defeating Real Sociedad 1-0, moving closer to the league title.
Real Madrid’s unbeaten streak extends to 18 matches across all competitions, with no losses in normal time in their last 40 games, dating back to September.
Under Carlo Ancelotti’s guidance, Real Madrid has recorded eight wins and two draws in the Champions League this season, eliminating the reigning champions, Manchester City, in the semi-finals.
Real Madrid has scored 22 goals in 10 UCL matches this season (an average of 2.2 goals per game), albeit managing only three clean sheets.
Head-to-Head:
Bayern Munich has won just one of their last seven Champions League meetings with Real Madrid, with Real Madrid securing five victories since 2012.
Considering that nine of their previous 10 UCL encounters have seen over 2.5 goals, Tuesday’s match is expected to be high-scoring with plenty of excitement.
Team News & Updates:
Bayern has several players on the injury list, including Kingsley Coman, Gabriel Marusic, Bouna Sarr, Tarek Buchmann, Konrad Laimer, Matthijs de Ligt, and Sacha Boey.
On the other side, Real Madrid continues to miss long-term absentees Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba, with Dani Carvajal also suspended for the first leg.
Prediction & Analysis:
History suggests a fierce battle between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, with previous encounters often delivering high-scoring affairs.
Considering their strong offensive capabilities and defensive vulnerabilities, Tuesday’s clash is poised to be no different.
With both teams likely to find the back of the net, we predict a thrilling draw with over 1.5 goals scored by each side.
Expect an electrifying atmosphere and intense competition as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid vie for supremacy in the Champions League semi-final.
- Bayern München 2-2 Real Madrid
