The stage is set for a riveting showdown as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich lock horns in the Champions League semi-final decider at the Bernabeu with the aggregate score tied at 2-2.
Match Preview
Vinicius Junior scored the first and last goals in the first leg, putting Real Madrid in front before equalizing strikes from Leroy Sane and Harry Kane.
On Saturday, Real Madrid secured the La Liga title with a 3-0 win over Cadiz, dominating with 72% possession and 19 shots.
Under Carlo Ancelotti’s guidance, Real Madrid have now gone 20 matches unbeaten across all competitions, with eight wins in their last 10 games.
Real Madrid remain undefeated at the Bernabeu this season, winning 20 games and drawing four on home soil.
Bayern Munich’s preparations for the second leg didn’t go smoothly, as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to VfB Stuttgart on Saturday, with only 39% possession.
Thomas Tuchel’s team has lost three of their last six Bundesliga matches, losing the title to Bayer Leverkusen as a consequence.
However, Bayern Munich has lost only one of their 11 Champions League matches this season, with seven wins and three draws.
It’s worth noting that Bayern has lost just two of their last 21 Champions League games in regular time, highlighting their strength in Europe.
Head-to-Head:
Bayern Munich has won only three of their last 11 Champions League matches against Real Madrid, with only one victory since 2012.
Considering that 10 of the last 11 encounters produced over 2.5 goals, Wednesday’s match seems destined to be another high-scoring affair.
Team News & Updates:
Thibaut Courtois will return in goal after recovering from injury, but David Alaba remains sidelined.
On the other hand, Bayern has several players on the injury list, including Jamal Musiala, Gabriel Murasic, Raphael Guerreiro, Tarek Buchmann, Kingsley Coman, Bouna Sarr and Sacha Boey.
Prediction & Analysis
With both teams displaying attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities, the stage is set for an electrifying encounter that may see goals from both sides.
Anticipate a high-scoring draw, leading the match into extra time for a nail-biting finish.
- Real Madrid 2-2 Bayern Munich
