Bayern vs Real Madrid: Lineups Released, Key Player Misses Due to Injury
The Champions League quarter-final second leg between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid kicks off at 21:00. The match is available on DAZN and via the SPORT BILD live ticker.
Early announcement from Real
Real Madrid surprised observers by publishing its starting eleven at 19:16. That timing is well ahead of the usual release about an hour before kickoff.
The club used the same early reveal approach as in the first leg. The move added extra pre-match debate.
Confirmed lineups
Both sides named strong squads for the Allianz Arena. Managers fielded experienced players across the pitch.
Real Madrid
- Lunin (GK)
- Alexander-Arnold, Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy
- Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde
- Arda Güler, Brahim Díaz
- Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior
Bayern Munich
- Manuel Neuer (GK)
- Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Josip Stanišić
- Joshua Kimmich, Leon Pavlović
- Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, Erik Díaz
- Harry Kane
Notable changes and context
Real made several switches from the first leg. Ferland Mendy, Jude Bellingham, Brahim Díaz and Éder Militão returned to the starting lineup.
These adjustments signal an aggressive intent at the Allianz Arena. Bayern still hold a 2-1 lead from the first meeting.
Injury update
The matchday squad was affected by a late injury announcement. The club confirmed U21 captain Tom Bischof will not be available.
He sustained a small muscle-fiber tear in his left calf. The injury ruled him out shortly before kickoff.
This Bayern vs Real Madrid: Lineups Released, Key Player Misses Due to Injury update leaves both teams set. Bayern defend a 2-1 advantage while Real seek a turnaround on the night.
