Real Madrid are looking to claim the final spot to the Champions League finals, with a win over Bayern Munich, who is also eyeing a spot in the finals. The first leg of their semi-finals meeting ended in a 2-2 draw, making these two squads on an even footing. Real is coming into this match with hopes of taking a step forward, for a better chance for a 15th title. Fortunately, Real have been a dominant side across all contests, as they remain to be unbeaten in their campaign. Meanwhile for Bayern, they are aiming not to bring their campaign in Bundesliga to the Champions League. However, Bayern are coming into this match winless from their last two games, which may affect their result here. The meeting between these two teams is on May 9, 2024, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8).
Real Madrid
Real defeated Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals, securing a record-equalling La Liga title. The first leg was dominated by Leroy Sane’s near-post finish and Harry Kane’s calm penalty. However, Kim Min-jae’s disastrous performance led to Vinicius Junior’s second goal, leaving the semi-final on a knife edge. Juventus have claimed as many titles in Europe’s big five leagues, and Real Madrid will focus on adding Champions League number 15 to their cabinet. The Spanish champions have won each of their last 20 games without defeat since January’s Copa del Rey exit. Los Blancos enter the game with impressive unbeaten streaks, having not lost in a club record-tying 11 consecutive Champions League matches (7-4-0) and 20 consecutive contests across all competitions (13-7-0). Vinicius Junior was the hero against Bayern in the first leg, providing all the offense for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid’s victory over Cadiz marked Thibaut Courtois’s return from knee injury, but Andriy Lunin will not replace him. Courtois’s return and Dani Carvajal’s return mean David Alaba is the only absentee for the second leg. Real coach Ancelotti will make changes, including Vinicius, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Toni Kroos, and Federico Valverde.
Bayern Munich
Thomas Tuchel’s men appeared to be ending the Bundesliga campaign with a flourish. They claimed three straight victories before Saturday’s trip to Stuttgart. However, their hosts blew the race for second place wide open with a 3-1 triumph against a weakened FC Hollywood contingent. Bayern’s springtime injury crisis worsened with the loss of defensive duo Eric Dier and Raphael Guerreiro at MHPArena. They have not kept a single clean sheet away from home in 2024 and have shipped multiple goals in eight of their last 10 on rival territory. They have also gone 16 games without a clean sheet against Real Madrid and never got one over Ancelotti in nine previous attempts versus the distinguished Blancos boss.
Bayern infirmary is busy with Guerreiro and Dier expected to miss the rest of the season due to ankle and thigh injuries. Dier is expected to return on Wednesday, while Matthijs de Ligt is nearing return from a knee problem. Kingsley Coman’s groin injury will render him unavailable.
Prediction:
Real Madrid (2.0)
Odds: -0.85
Real Madrid to win on 4-3 aggregate
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