Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid Predictions - Real Madrid to Win in the Champions League

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 29 Apr 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 29 Apr 2024

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Real Madrid have won their last 3 games in Munich
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Real Madrid have won their last 3 Champions League matches in Munich (Getty)

Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid Predictions

Bayern Munich got past Arsenal in the quarter-finals but Real Madrid represent a far sterner test. This should be another great game in the Champions League, Real Madrid backed to win in Germany.

Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid Predictions
Head to Head
Bayern Munich Form
Bayern Munich Injuries & Team News
Real Madrid Form
Real Madrid Injuries & Team News

Head to Head

Bayern Munich have a 12-11 advantage against Real Madrid with 3 draws in 26 matches.

They last met in the 2017/18 Champions League semi-finals, Real Madrid winning 2-1 in Germany before a 2-2 draw in Spain.

Bayern Munich Form

Bayern Munich got past Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals. They earned a 2-2 draw in the first leg in England, Joshua Kimmich scoring in a 1-0 in Germany to advance.

The Bavarians have won their last three Bundesliga games but have no chance of winning a 12th consecutive title. They currently sit second, 12 points behind Bayer Leverkusen and five ahead of Stuttgart.

Thomas Tuchel’s beat Koln 2-0 before a dominant 5-1 win at Union Berlin where Thomas Müller scored twice. They beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Saturday, Harry Kane scoring twice to make it 35 Bundesliga goals in 31 appearances.

Bayern Munich Injuries & Team News

Defenders Dayot Upamecano, Bouna Sarr and Sacha Boey are injured with Konrad Laimer and Matthijs de Ligt doubtful.

Wingers Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sané are all out with attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala a chance to start.

Left-back Alphonso Davies returns from suspension.

Real Madrid Form

Real Madrid haven’t lost in regulation time since September, a run of 40 matches.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side drew 3-3 against Man City in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. They drew 1-1 in the second leg in Manchester, taking it to penalties where they won the shootout.

Los Blancos have won six straight games in La Liga where they are certain to win the title with five games remaining.

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-2 in El Clasico, falling behind twice before Jude Bellingham scored a dramatic winner in added time. Arda Güler got a start at Real Sociedad on Friday, scoring in a 1-0 victory in San Sebastian.

Real Madrid Injuries & Team News

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and centre-back David Alaba are out for the season after suffering cruciate ligament injuries.

Right-back Dani Carvajal is suspended.

Ferland Mendy, Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo should overcome niggling injuries and start.

Verdict

Bayern Munich v Real Madrid

Bayern Munich have found some form in recent weeks but Real Madrid are a big step up in class. Los Blancos are the favourites to win the Champions League and can take a big step towards the final with victory in Germany.