Champions League: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Live
Preview: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich is set to come off on Wednesday at the Bernabeu at 7:00pm for the second leg of their semi-final tie. The two previous champions of Europe met in an exciting 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena last week, and Borussia Dortmund will face the winner of the Bernabeu match in the final this year.
Neutrals will be hoping that the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will be as exciting as the first, which ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw. This match will determine which team advances to the final, with Bayern having won four out of seven previous meetings at this stage, but Real Madrid winning the last two encounters. Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid team will be in high spirits after securing their 36th La Liga title with a 3-0 victory over Cádiz, marking their 37th win of the season. Real Madrid has been scoring consistently at home, so Bayern will need a strong attacking performance to compete with them.
The German team had a less than ideal weekend, suffering a 3-1 defeat to Stuttgart which did not help boost their confidence. Despite making significant changes to their starting lineup for this match, their recent form has seen them win only four out of nine competitive games, with two draws and three losses. Additionally, Thomas Tuchel’s team has struggled defensively, conceding two or more goals in eight of their last ten away matches in all competitions, winning three, drawing two, and losing five.
Despite these factors, Bayern Munich are considered the underdogs going into their next game, but their track record against Spanish teams suggests they should not be underestimated. They have only been defeated once in their last 12 matches against Spanish opponents, whether playing at home or away, winning seven and drawing four. However, it is worth noting that they have lost six of their last eight knockout matches against such opponents.
Head-to-head
The history of this matchup has been significantly influenced by the advantage of playing at home. Real Madrid has won five times, drawn once, and lost only twice in their last eight home games against Bayern Munich.
Prediction
Real Madrid consistently deliver exciting Champions League knockout matches, with Ancelotti’s team often finding success, particularly in front of their passionate home crowd at the Bernabeu. Despite Bayern potentially fielding a strong lineup due to improved injury situations, their defensive vulnerabilities on the road in 2024 could be their downfall as Real Madrid is predicted to win a thrilling match and advance to Wembley.
