The history dictates 26 clashes between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, practically transforming this into a classic of the “Millionaire League”. The last time they crossed paths was in 2018, precisely in the semi-finals of the competition. At the time, the “Whites”, with Marcelo, Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema, beat, 4-3 (on aggregate), a team that included Lewandowski, Ribéry and Robben. Times change, the protagonists are different, however, the demands are always maximum for these two historic teams and tonight, at 8 pm, everyone’s focus will be on the colossal confrontation that will be played in Munich.
In other words, face to face will be two of the teams that have had the most impact on the competition over time. On one side we have the incomparable Real Madrid, whose “showcase” has almost no space for the 14 “Ears”. Bayern Munich, far from this number, has an equally remarkable record, awarded six trophies, making them one of the most successful teams in the competition.
Real Madrid heads into this game extremely motivated. The Merengues have just eliminated Manchester City, the current title holder, and lead the Spanish championship with 11 points over second-placed Barcelona. In addition to these extremely positive data, they have the return of Courtois and Alaba, who, although they may not even enter the field, are always options that add depth to the squad led by Carlo Ancelotti.
On the other side, Bayern Munich has more pressure. After losing the championship after 12 years, plus being eliminated in the German Cup by a third-tier team, the “Bavarians” are playing with all the honor in this competition. However, Tomas Tuchel will have a tough headache to draw up a competitive eleven given the confirmed absences of Boey and Coeman, as well as the eminence of Upamecano, De Ligt, Laimer, Sané and Musiala as they are also part of the clinical report.
Will Real Madrid be able to reach another final? Or will Bayern Munich take another step forward in the competition and end a turbulent season on a positive note? The die is cast for a duel that promises to have a lot at stake and that will be a good plan for a gray Tuesday night start.
