Bayern Munchen host Real Madrid in the first hand of your Champions League semi-final, when two of Europe’s biggest clubs face each other for a place in the Wembley final.
But at the heart of the action is a battle between two of England’s biggest stars, as Harry Kane faces his England teammate Jude Bellingham at the Allianz Arena. Kane helped Bayern Munich eliminates Arsenal in the quarter-finals, while Bellingham remained calm as Real Madrid surprised champions Manchester City after a dramatic penalty shootout.
That leaves both teams favorites to win the Champions League, with Borussia Dortmund facing Paris Saint-Germain in the other semi-final tomorrow. Bellingham will attempt to lead Real Madrid to a record-extending 15th European title, while Kane aims to end his personal trophy drought and drag Thomas Tuchel’s side to a season-saving Champions League title.
Bayern and Real Madrid are no strangers at this stage. In fact, it is the most closely contested tie in Champions League history and Real Madrid last triumphed over Bayern in the semi-finals in 2018 on their way to a 13th title in Kiev.
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Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid LIVE: latest Champions League updates
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Bayern Munich hosts Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, kicking off at 8pm.
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Clash of European Giants features battle between English stars Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham
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Team news: Bayern likely to be without Sane and Coman while Musiala is a doubt
Europe’s kings could reclaim crown as Man City denied treble
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Real Madrid, in turn, reached another Champions League semi-final after their dramatic penalty shootout victory over current champions Manchester City.
Both teams met in the round of 16 of the tournament for the third consecutive season, but it was Carlo Ancelotti’s side who prevailed and denied City the opportunity to achieve the famous treble.
Here’s a summary of the second leg in Manchester:
Europe’s kings could reclaim crown as Man City denied treble
How Bayern got to this point
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The German giants came through in the quarter-final against Arsenal thanks to a 1-0 home win in the second leg. After a 2-2 draw at the Emirates, it was Joshua Kimmich’s second-half goal and the experience of Thomas Tuchel’s men that prevailed against the Gunners at the Allianz Arena.
Here’s a summary of the second leg:
Arsenal’s wasted Champions League opportunity comes down to one clear thing
Thomas Tuchel, the dead man walking towards a historic Champions League treble
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It was the lowest level in nine years, leaving Bayern Munchen destined to dive to levels they hadn’t experienced at the end of a season 12 years ago. When Thomas TuchelWhen the team’s departure was announced, they had just lost three games in a row, for the first time since 2015. Bundesliga defeats to Bayer Leverkusen and Heidenheim, one emphatic against the league leaders, the other embarrassing against minnows, made it a formality that, for the first time since 2012, Bayern would not be champions. Pressed by them, the other setback in eight disastrous days was 1-0 to Lazio. To compound a miserable season, Bayern risked missing out on the Champions League quarter-finals, something that had only happened once since 2011.
Tuchel, Bayern said in February, would stay until the end of the season. The temptation was to wonder if he would make it that far. Now an alternative way out seems viable. Instead of becoming another Jurgen Klinsmann, a big name struggling under the unique pressures of Sabener Strasse, Tuchel can still imitate Jupp Heynckes, conquering Europe in his final act.
Richard Jolly takes a look at Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel’s confusing final season:
Thomas Tuchel, the dead man walking towards a historic Champions League treble
Harry Kane x Jude Bellingham: English generations collide in the Champions League semi-final
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As Harry Kane you know, Jude Bellingham He’s not shy about telling people what he thinks. This isn’t necessarily to scold them either. The 20-year-old began patronizingly encouraging teammates, as if he were a senior professional… like, say, Harry Kane. In most cases, this would infuriate more established players. In Bellingham’s case, it’s just part of the package. He ‘does the same’, as his teammates say. Kane has even acknowledged this in the case of England, where his approach is quieter and more focused on leading by example.
The different paths now converge at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday and then at the Bernabeu next Wednesday, to see which of England’s two most influential players will play at Wembley in the culminating game of the club season. The fact that both are seen as potentially doing Euro 2024 your tournament, given its own links to Germany, just offers another layer. This is the greatest scorer in England’s history, compared to the future of the national team, both playing for the present.
Miguel Delaney takes a look at the two English stars from tonight’s semi-final:
Kane x Bellingham: English generations collide in the Champions League semi-final
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid prediction: clash of European giants in Bavaria
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Two giants of European football face off in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals when Bayern Munich host Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday (8pm, TNT Sports 1).
What was expected to be an all-English semi-final encounter when the draw for the final stages of the competition was made is instead a clash between the two most important clubs from Germany and Spain, after Bayern beat Arsenalwhile Real defeated Manchester City in the quarter-finals.
It was a disappointing season for Bayern as they conceded the Bundesliga title to Bayer Leverkusen, ending 11 years of dominance in Germany.
Thomas Tuchel is expected to leave the club at the end of the campaign, with Ralf Rangnick the current favorite in the Bets on the next Bayern Munich coachalthough there has been no official confirmation on who will replace him on the bench.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men are closing in on the LaLiga title. The season is heading towards a very exciting climax for Los Blancos, although they are underdogs with football betting sites to start the semi-final with an away win.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid prediction: clash of European giants in Bavaria
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid latest updates
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Chances
Bavaria 29/20
Draw 12/5
True 7/4
You can have free bets for the match here.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid latest updates
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Predicted lineups
FCB – Neuer, Kimmich, Dier, Min-jae, Davies, Goretzka, Pavlovic, Muller, Musiala, Guerreiro, Kane
RMA – Lunin, Vázquez, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Mendy, Camavinga, Valverde, Kroos, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid latest updates
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What’s new with the Real Madrid team?
Real Madrid are definitely without the suspended Dani Carvajal and the injured David Alaba, while goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been absent for a long time. Jude Bellingham has been ill but is expected to return, while Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy are also expected to feature after absences.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid latest updates
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What’s new with the Bayern Munich team?
Bayern’s injury concerns continue to center on their quick attacking options, with Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry sidelined and set to miss out. Defender Dayot Upamecano is also out, but Alphonso Davies will return after being suspended for the second leg against Man City.
Thomas Tuchel will have to wait for the availability of Jamal Musiala, who will undergo a fitness test before the game, as well as Konrad Laimer and Matthijs de Ligt.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid latest updates
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When is Bayern vs Real Madrid?
The first leg kicks off at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday 30th April at 8pm BST (9pm CEST).
Where can I watch?
As with all UEFA games this term, the game will be broadcast on TNT Sports. It will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and can be streamed on the Discovery+ app.
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14:00 , Jamie Braidwood
O Champions League the semi-finals begin this week and the opening clash of the first leg games sees Bayern Munchen host Real Madrida meeting of two of the three most successful clubs of all time in the European Cup.
It is the Spanish team that leads by far, having won 14 titles, while Bayern have won six times in total and reached the final on 11 occasions – but now face a huge challenge to reach a dozen, even if their European form has been considerably better than the internal issues in this period.
From an England team perspective, this is also an intriguing clash as Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham will be on opposite sides, both having starred for their respective teams this season and ready to lead the Three Lions’ attack at Euro 2024 this summer. . .
In terms of the Champions League, Bayern knocked out Arsenal in the quarterfinals having eliminated Lazio in the round of 16; Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig in the first round before defeating Manchester City on penalties in the barracks.
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