Real Madrid take on Bayern Munich in a crucial UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg on May 8.
Los Blancos secured a 2-2 draw in Bavaria last week as Vinicius Junior’s double sealed a draw at the Allianz Arena.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side sealed the La Liga title over the weekend and they will now be fully focused on European matters in the coming weeks.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it worldwide, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
This Champions League clash takes place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain and kicks off on Wednesday, May 8 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Here’s how to watch this Champions League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
USA: Champions League matches are available to stream on Paramount+ (English). New users can currently get a FREE seven-day trial. For this game there will be additional broadcast options on TUDN and CBS with Fubo also streaming all the action from Madrid.
ViX and Univision is the place to go for Spanish subscribers.
Canada: Every Champions League game streams live on DAZN.
UK: This match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and streamed on discovery+. Every UEFA Champions League and Europa League match this season is available on TNT Sports for only £30.99 / month.
India: JioTV and Sony LIV are the live streaming options for this game.
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Ancelotti has not flagged up any fresh injury concerns ahead of this game with David Alaba the only long-term absentee.
The Italian coach has already confirmed Andriy Lunin will start over the fit-again Thibaut Courtois with Dani Carvajal back from suspension.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Lunin (GK) — Carvajal, Nacho, Rudiger, Mendy — Kroos, Bellingham, Camavinga — Valverde, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo.
Real Madrid subs (12): TBC
Portugal international Raphael Guerreiro has been ruled out for the rest of the season with Matthijs de Ligt rated as doubtful by Thomas Tuchel.
Eric Dier is expected to keep his starting spot with Alphonso Davies replacing Guerreiro at left-back.
Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Neuer (GK) — Kimmich, Dier, Kim, Davies — Goretzka, Laimer — Sane, Muller, Musiala — Kane.
Bayern Munich subs (12): TBC
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With away goals no longer a consideration in Champions League matches, this contest is perfectly poised, as Tuchel heads to Madrid.
However, Real Madrid’s home record remains incredible, with no defeat in any competition since April 2023, and Ancelotti’s squad is built to shine on these big nights.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich
