UEFA Champions League Semi-finals: Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
Match Information
Date: 30 April 2024
Time: 8pm BST / 3pm EDT
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
Live Commentary: WEB
Match Preview
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid will face off in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night. The two sides are familiar foes, having met in the semi-finals of the competition in 2014 and 2017. Real Madrid won both of those ties, but Bayern Munich will be hoping to turn the tables this time around.
Bayern Munich have been in excellent form this season, winning the Bundesliga and reaching the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal. They will be confident of beating Real Madrid, who have had a more difficult season. Real Madrid are currently third in La Liga and were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Barcelona.
Team News
Bayern Munich will be without the suspended Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka. Kingsley Coman and Lucas Hernandez are also doubts due to injury.
Real Madrid will be without the injured Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy. Toni Kroos is also a doubt due to a knock.
Conclusion
The first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid is set to be a close encounter. Both sides have a strong history in the competition and will be determined to reach the final. Bayern Munich will be hoping to make home advantage count, but Real Madrid have the experience and quality to cause them problems.
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