Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich Lineups, Injuries, Predictions, Stats & Results

The visitors arrive in Madrid high on confidence after a dramatic weekend victory over SC Freiburg. Bayern currently sit top of the Bundesliga, holding a comfortable nine-point lead over second-placed Borussia Dortmund.

Even in the absence of Harry Kane, who sustained an injury during the international break, Vincent Kompany’s men staged a late comeback in their last outing, powered by a brace from Tom Bischof and a stoppage-time winner from Lennart Karl.

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Injuries and Expected Lineups

Madrid are without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who sustained an injury during the second leg of their round-of-16 tie against Manchester City. Rodrygo is also ruled out, while Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos remain doubtful for the clash.

Jude Bellingham could start on the bench as he recovers from a hamstring injury.

Bayern Munich continue to monitor Harry Kane after he missed the victory over Freiburg, though the striker is expected to start following his return to team training on Monday. Should he be unavailable, either Nicolas Jackson or Serge Gnabry is expected to lead the line.

Meanwhile, Sven Ulreich, Cassiano Kiala, David Santos, and Wisdom Mike have all been ruled out for the visitors.

Real Madrid

• Goalkeeper: Andriy Lunin
• Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras
• Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Thiago Pitarch, Arda Güler
• Forward: Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior

Bayern Munich

• Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer
• Defenders: Josip Stanišić, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Konrad Laimer
• Midfielders: Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka
• Forwards: Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, Luis Díaz, Harry Kane

Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich Head-to-Head Stats, Prediction & Results

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have met 28 times in the UEFA Champions League and the former European Cup, making it the most-played fixture in the history of the competition.

The head-to-head record is slightly in favor of Real Madrid, who have secured 13 victories compared to 11 for Bayern Munich, with the remaining 4 matches ending in draws.

Both teams feature players in elite form with Kylian Mbappé netting 13 goals in the Champions League this season and Harry Kane scoring 10.

Match Prediction: Despite Bayern Munich’s current form, Real Madrid have dominated the Bavarians in their recent meetings. Los Blancos also are known for performing on the big stage. We predict a 2-1 win for Real Madrid.