Real vs. Bayern Lineups: Kane’s Status Confirmed!
Filmogaz.com publishes the confirmed squads for the Champions League quarter-final between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 local time.
Confirmed lineups
Real Madrid will start with Andriy Lunin in goal. The defence and midfield feature a mix of experience and youth.
- Real: Lunin – Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras – Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler, Pitarch – Mbappe, Vinicius
- Bayern: Neuer – Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisić – Pavlović, Kimmich – Olise, Gnabry, Diaz – Kane
Key selection facts
Thibaut Courtois is absent due to injury. Lunin steps in for his seventh appearance this season.
Alvaro Arbeloa has trusted 18-year-old Thiago Pitarch again. This marks Pitarch’s eighth straight start.
Bench and tactical notes
Jude Bellingham begins on the substitutes’ bench. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior will test Bayern’s defence.
Bayern include Harry Kane in the starting eleven. His status was uncertain after an England camp knock, but Kane’s status is confirmed.
Context and form
Bayern arrive in stronger domestic form. Real remain dangerous in Europe and cannot be counted out.
In Madrid, Kane will be supported by Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, and Luis Díaz. The match promises high intensity.
