A high-stakes night awaits as Real Madrid host Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. Both sides arrive with strong European form, but injury concerns could shape the outcome.
Madrid head into the clash after a mixed domestic run, but their European pedigree remains strong. The Spanish giants are dealing with key absentees, as Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo are ruled out, while Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos remain doubtful. Kylian Mbappé is expected to lead the attack alongside Vinícius Júnior, with the French forward already scoring 13 goals in the competition this season.
Bayern also face uncertainty over star striker Harry Kane, who is a doubt due to injury. If he fails to start, Nicolas Jackson is likely to lead the line, supported by Serge Gnabry, Luis Díaz and Michael Olise.
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Pitarch, Guler; Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:
Neuer; Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Jackson
Match Prediction:
Real Madrid 3-2 Bayern Munich