Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team news and prediction | OneFootball

Bayern Munich host Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday evening.

The Bavarians won 2-1 in the first leg at Madrid, giving them the advantage ahead of this clash.

Match preview

Bayern extended their winning streak to 15 games across all competitions after claiming a 5-0 victory at St. Pauli in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

They rested several key players in the clash, keeping an eye on Wednesday’s showdown with Madrid.

Bayern were the better side in the first leg, but were not clinical. They became complacent in the second half, allowing Madrid to keep themselves in the tie.

Michael Olise, who has the most assists (six) in the competition, impressed, giving Alvaro Carreras a tough game.

The Frenchman is expected to be vital here too, with Bayern likely to attack predominantly from the right side, given Madrid’s vulnerability at left-back.

Defensively, Bayern need to be wary of their high defensive line, considering Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior’s pace. Stopping Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long-range passes would also be vital.

Madrid head into this clash off the back of a 1-1 home draw with Girona in La Liga, leaving them nine points behind leaders Barcelona.

They now have a slight chance of winning the league, with seven game remaining, making Wednesday’s encounter more important.

The Los Blancos could take inspiration from their brilliant recent record at Bayern where they have won three and drawn one of their last four visits.

However, Madrid need a significantly improved performance at both ends to edge the German giants.

They need to be more prolific to get the better of legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who was outstanding last time out, while ensuring their full-backs are not isolated against Olise and Luis Diaz.

Team news

Bayern will be without teenager Lennart Karl and goalkeeper Sven Ulreich due to injury.

For Madrid, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo are injured, while Aurelien Tchouameni is suspended.

Predicted line-ups

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer, Josip Stanisic, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Konrad Laimer, Luis Diaz, Serge Gnabry, Michael Olise, Harry Kane.

Real Madrid (4-4-2): Andriy Lunin, Alvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, Antonio Rudiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Arder Guler, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe.

Prediction

We predict a 2-2 draw.

Stats from transfermarkt.com