Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich: Bellingham and Kane clash with Champions League final spot up for grabs – team news
HARRY KANE hopes to move one step closer to ending his trophy curse against Real Madrid.
Bayern Munich travel to Spain for a much-anticipated Champions League semi-final second leg clash.
Vinicius Junior scored twice either side of the Bundesliga side’s strikes from Leroy Sane and Kane as the first meeting finished 2-2.
Bayern will be disappointed to have thrown away their lead with sloppy defending and are now in danger of not winning a trophy this season.
They have not gone trophyless since the 2011/12 campaign and the Champions League is their last shot at glory.
Thomas Tuchel, who guided Chelsea to success in this competition in 2021, has already announced he will quit Bayern this summer and hopes to leave on a high.
As for Real Madrid, they have a reputation for finding a way in the Champions League.
And with the LaLiga title wrapped up at the weekend, all eyes are on sealing a record 15th European crown.
Real Madrid are unbeaten in 20 games, last suffering defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey in January.
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Team News
Thibaut Courtois returned between the sticks at the weekend after a long injury lay-off and he is set to replace Andriy Lunin in goal.
David Alaba and Eder Militao remain in the treatment room – but Dani Carvajal is back from suspension.
As for Bayern, Eric Dier limped off at half-time at the weekend due to a calf strain and he faces a race against time to be fit for Wednesday.
Kingsley Coman, Sacha Boey and Bouna Sarr are out injured.
Star Players
Jude Bellingham has been in incredible form this season, bagging 18 goals in the league.
It is easy to forget this is the 20-year-old’s first season at the club after joining from Borussia Dortmund.
Look no further than Harry Kane, his amazing record speaks for itself as he has scored 44 goals in 44 games for Bayern Munich.
When is Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich?
- Real Madrid’s clash with Bayern Munich will take place on Wednesday, May 8.
- The game will be held at the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
- Kick-off is at 8pm BST.
- The first leg finished 2-2 after goals from Vinicius Jr (2), Leroy Sane and Harry Kane.
What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
- You can live stream the action from the Discovery+ app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
Odds
- Real Madrid – 4/5
- Draw – 14/5
- Bayern Munich – 12/5
- Real to qualify – 4/9
- Bayern to qualify – 8/5
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.