Real Madrid Form
The Spaniards beat Manchester City in both legs in the previous round (3:0, 2:1), securing a place in the quarter-finals of this competition for the 41st time. The team’s winning run in the Champions League has reached four matches, while their scoring streak has stretched to eight games. Last season, Real Madrid failed to get past the upcoming stage, losing to Arsenal. At the same time, Real Madrid have beaten Bayern Munich in the four previous two-legged ties between the sides. What is more, the Spaniards have won all three of the most recent quarter-final encounters against Bayern Munich. Nevertheless, bookmakers consider the Germans the favourites to progress.
- The team have scored at least twice in five of their last six Champions League matches.
- At home in this tournament, Real Madrid have won eight of their last 10 matches (two defeats).
- Real Madrid have conceded in 15 of their last 17 home games in the Champions League.
Potential Real Madrid Lineup (4-4-2)
Andriy Lunin – Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia – Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler, Federico Valverde – Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe.
Due to injuries, forward Rodrygo, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, midfielder Dani Ceballos, and defenders Ferland Mendy and Eder Militao will miss the game.
Bayern Munich Form
For the Germans, the previous round was a walk in the park, with their quarter-final place effectively sealed in the first leg against Atalanta (6:1). The win in the return match (4:1) was Bayern Munich’s fifth straight victory in the Champions League. However, it is worth noting that across this run, the team kept a clean sheet in only one match. What is more, Bayern Munich have conceded in 10 of their last 12 games in this competition. The club are second behind Real Madrid in terms of quarter-final appearances (36), but the Germans have progressed from this stage in only two of the last six seasons.
- Both teams scored in six of Bayern Munich’s last seven Champions League matches.
- Away from home in this tournament, the team have won six of their last eight matches (one draw, one defeat).
- In seven of their last eight away games in the Champions League, Bayern Munich have scored at least twice.
Potential Bayern Munich Lineup (4-5-1)
Manuel Neuer – Kim Min-jae, Josip Stanisic, Tom Bischof, Jonathan Tah – Lennart Karl, Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, Aleksandar Pavlovic – Harry Kane.
Who Will Referee the Match
Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 14 (international fixtures, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 63;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 1;
Fouls per match on average – 23;
Penalties – 0%.
