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Champions League Matchday Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid - Yahoo Sports

Bayern Munich faces Real Madrid in a highly anticipated Champions League showdown. Both teams are looking to secure a vital win in this thrilling encounter.

Bayern Munich will host Real Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinals at the Allianz Arena in Munich on April 15, 2026. After a strong performance in the first leg, Bayern secured a 2-1 victory at Santiago Bernabeu, marking their first win over Real Madrid in a decade. The German side also showcased their offensive prowess with a commanding 5-0 win against St. Pauli in the Bundesliga, setting a new single-season scoring record with five games remaining.

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Real Madrid, despite their rich Champions League history, have struggled recently, recording two losses and a draw since the return of Kylian Mbappé from injury. They will need to capitalize on their scoring opportunities in front of a passionate crowd at the Allianz Arena to overturn the deficit from the first leg.

Match Details

The upcoming match is scheduled for 9:00 PM local time (3:00 PM EST) and will be available for viewing on Paramount Plus, Univision, and DAZN (via Prime Video). Betting odds favor Bayern Munich at -190, with Real Madrid listed at +375 and a draw at +400.

As for team news, Bayern Munich is expected to make several lineup changes, with Harry Kane, Luis Díaz, Aleksandar Pavlović, Josip Stanišić, Dayot Upamecano, and Jonathan Tah likely to feature. Meanwhile, Nicolas Jackson, Raphaël Guerreiro, Leon Goretzka, Tom Bischof, Kim Min-jae, and Hiroki Itō are set to miss out. Harry Kane is considered probable despite a calf issue, while Serge Gnabry and Hiroki Itō are both listed as questionable due to knee and thigh injuries, respectively.

Source: sports.yahoo.com