Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League Match Details & Updates

Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League Match Details & Updates

The Champions League quarter-final tie returns to Munich this week as Real Madrid visit the Allianz Arena. The pair meet after a dramatic first leg at the Bernabéu that finished 2-1 to Bayern.

Match details and broadcast

Kick-off time Wednesday, April 15 — 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. IST / 5 a.m. AEST
Venue Allianz Arena, Munich
Referee Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)
VAR Pol van Boekel (The Netherlands)

Broadcast windows include HBO Max and Prime Video in the UK. Paramount+ will air the match in the U.S. SonyLiv and Stan Sport will show it in India and Australia. Filmogaz.com will carry match previews and live updates.

Context and recent form

Bayern won the first leg 2-1 at the Bernabéu. Goals came from Luis Díaz and Harry Kane for Bayern.

Kylian Mbappé scored for Real in the second half. Real then drew 1-1 with Girona in La Liga.

Injury and suspension updates

  • Real Madrid: Aurélien Tchouaméni — OUT, suspended.
  • Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois — OUT, thigh.
  • Real Madrid: Dani Ceballos — DOUBT, thigh.
  • Real Madrid: Rodrygo — OUT, knee.
  • Bayern Munich: Sven Ulreich — OUT, muscle.

Key match talking points

Michael Olise was the standout player in the first leg. He caused problems down the flank and created several chances.

Bayern’s high press disrupted Real’s build-up last week. Without Tchouaméni, Real must find a solution to play through the press.

Jude Bellingham’s second-half introduction at the Bernabéu improved Real’s control. He helped progression under pressure.

Bayern’s season and European goals

Bayern beat St. Pauli 5-0 in the Bundesliga over the weekend. They set a record for most goals in a Bundesliga season.

The club had scored 105 goals in 29 Bundesliga matches at the time of reporting. Bayern seek a deep European run to crown their domestic dominance.

Historical and statistical notes

  • This will be the 30th iteration of the fixture in UEFA competition.
  • Real have won the last four two-legged UEFA ties against Bayern.
  • Bayern have lost seven of their last eight two-legged ties against Spanish opponents in UEFA competition.
  • Bayern have lost in four of their last five UEFA Champions League quarter-final ties.
  • If Harry Kane scores, he could reach 12 UCL goals this season, surpassing his previous best of 11.
  • Kylian Mbappé led the UCL scoring charts with 14 goals at the time of reporting.

What to watch for

Bayern will try to exploit space at home. They showed in the first leg that Real’s defence can be breached.

Real need a fast start in Munich. The tie remains alive after the 2-1 first-leg scoreline.

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