This season, Bayern Munich can only look forward to the UEFA Champions League arena, but in the semi-finals, they will face a real challenge, which is Real Madrid. This is a competition with many titles in the history of the tournament, with one side, Bayern Munich, winning 6 times, while Real Madrid has been crowned 14 times. That makes the first leg at Allianz Arena tomorrow morning (May 1) receive a lot of attention from fans.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: The ultimate competition | 2:00 May 1, UEFA Champions League semi-finals – Photo 1.
Although he appreciates Real Madrid’s Champions League experience, coach Thomas Tuchel still emphasized that not only he but the entire Bavarian team has experience in this tournament. Bayern Munich players maintain focus in training to prepare for hosting Real Madrid in the semi-final first leg.
In terms of strength, Bayern Munich may be without midfielder Konrad Laimer due to injury, but Leroy Sane, Musiala, Matthijs de Ligt or Upamecano may return in time. Gnabry will return from a muscle injury, while Alphonso Davies will also return from suspension in the quarter-final second leg.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: The ultimate competition | 2:00 May 1, UEFA Champions League semi-finals – Photo 2.
On Real Madrid’s side, coach Carlo Ancelotti also has the services of Jude Bellingham – who was previously diagnosed with gastritis. Rodrydo will still be present on the attack, while the defense has the return of experienced names like Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba. Surprisingly, Tchouameni and Carvajal, despite being suspended after the quarter-final match against Man City, still moved with Real Madrid to Germany.
Information about Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid force
Bayern Munich: The home team is absent Matthijs de Ligt, Konrad Laimer, Jamal Musiala, Dayot Upamecano, Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, Sacha Boey, Bouna Sarr, Tarek Buchmann and Gabriel Marusic due to injury.
Real Madrid: Ferland Mendy and Thibaut Courtois are the two main injury concerns for Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
Expected lineup Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
Bayern Munich: Neuer (GK), Guerreiro, Dier, Mazraoui, Kim, Goretzka, Kimmich, Pavlović, Kane, Muller & Choupo-Moting.
Real Madrid: Lunin (GK), Nacho, Carvajal, Rudiger, Mendy, Kroos, Valverde, Camavinga, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior & Rodrygo.
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