Real Madrid eye victory over Bayern Munich in Champions League 2017/18 semi-final first leg
Kick-off : 8:45 PM (Local)
Venue : Allianz Arena, Munich
Real Madrid reached this stage by overcoming a tough Juventus side. Real Madrid progressed 4-3 on aggregate loosing the home leg while winning the away one. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the famous bicycle kick goal in Turin.
Real Madrid’s way to another Champions League trophy isn’t easy ahead either as they now will face German champions Bayern Munich in the semi’s. Bayern are a tough side and Los Blancos will have to be at their very best.
On the other hand, Bayern Munich reached the semi’s by overcoming Sevilla in the quarter-finals. They won 2-1 on aggregate with Thiago Alcantara the solo goalscorer for them.
Bayern Munich have won this season’s Bundesliga and will be eager for European success. But they know who’s in their way, big guns Real Madrid.
So far Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have played each other 14 times. Out of that Real Madrid have won on 7 occasions while Bayern Munich have won on 6 occasions, one other game have been a draw.
Team news and possible line-ups
Manuel Neuer is doubtful for Bayern Munich for the Wednesday night game. While Kingsley Coman and Arturo Vidal remain sidelined.
As for Real Madrid, Nacho is a doubt for the midweek game. Whereas Sergio Ramos is back after suspension and will play.
Bayern Munich XI : Ulreich, Kimmich, Boateng, Hummels, Alaba, Martinez, Alcantara, Robben, Muller, J. Rodriguez, Lewandowski.
Real Madrid XI : Navas, Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo, Modric, Casemiro, Kroos, Isco, Benzema, Ronaldo.
Prediction
I think Bayern Munich have the home advantage and I think they will make it count. I expect this game to end 2-2.
