The UEFA Champions League semifinal clash between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid is set to kick off in Munich, Germany, with the first leg taking place at the iconic Allianz Arena. Both teams are coming off impressive victories in the quarterfinals, eliminating English Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester City, respectively.
Bayern and Real Madrid have a storied history in the Champions League, having met eight times in the semifinals. The two clubs have a combined total of 20 European titles between them, with Real Madrid boasting 14 and Bayern Munich with 6.
However, the 2023-24 season has been a contrasting one for the two clubs. Real Madrid is cruising towards a La Liga title, while Bayern Munich has struggled in the Bundesliga, relinquishing their crown for the first time in over a decade. The pressure is on Bayern’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, to deliver in the Champions League and salvage their season.
In the quarterfinals, Bayern Munich was considered the underdog against Arsenal but managed to secure a 1-0 victory in the second leg, thanks to Joshua Kimmich’s crucial goal. Real Madrid, on the other hand, will provide a tougher challenge for Bayern, having prevailed in their last two semifinal meetings.
The first leg of the semifinal is scheduled for Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET, with the second leg set for the following Wednesday. The other semifinal matchup between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund will take place on Wednesday and the following Tuesday.
Fans can follow the Bayern Munich-Real Madrid match live on Yahoo Sports for all the updates and analysis as the two European giants battle it out for a spot in the Champions League final.