Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich – Match preview and team news
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich – Match preview and team news Real Madrid welcome Bayern Munich to the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night in a first-leg clash of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final. The two European giants will meet in the European Cup/Champions League for the 29th team. Real lead the head-to-head with 13 wins to Bayern’s nine.
Real Madrid are also on a nine-match undefeated run against Bayern in the Champions League since 2012. Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich – Match preview and team news Date: Tuesday, 7th April. Kick-off: 8pm BST.
Venue: Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid. Real Madrid team news Real Madrid faces several selection headaches. Thibaut Courtois is sidelined for approximately six weeks due to a thigh injury; this leaves Andriy Lunin to take the reins in goal for this crucial first leg.
Adding to the medical room concerns, Rodrygo remains out with a knee injury. Jude Bellingham will be managed cautiously after his hamstring issue. While Bellingham has been included in the squad, there are strong indications that he may start on the bench to manage his fitness levels.
Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos are two more players that remains a doubt for this match. On a more positive note, Federico Valverde is set to return to the starting XI after serving a domestic suspension, and Vinícius Junior is expected to join the attack alongside Kylian Mbappe after being partially rested over the weekend. However, the team must play with caution, as six key players including Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Junior, Aurelien Tchouameni, Alvaro Carreras, and Dean Huijsen—will miss the second leg if booked tonight.