Real Madrid

vs

Bayern Munich

Injuries & Suspensions

• Real Madrid: T. Courtois (Thigh Injury), Rodrygo (Knee Injury), D. Ceballos (Calf Injury), F. Mendy (Hamstring Injury), T. Courtois (Thigh Injury), Rodrygo (Knee Injury), D. Ceballos (Calf Injury), F. Mendy (Hamstring Injury)
• Bayern München: C. Kiala (Ankle Injury), W. Mike (Hip Injury), B. Ndiaye (Inactive), S. Ulreich (Muscle Injury)

Form (Last 5)

• Home: L W W W W
• Away: W W W W W

H2H (Last 5)

• 2024-05-08 · Real Madrid · 2-1 · Bayern Munich
• 2024-04-30 · Bayern Munich · 2-2 · Real Madrid
• 2019-07-21 · Bayern Munich · 3-1 · Real Madrid
• 2018-05-01 · Real Madrid · 2-2 · Bayern Munich
• 2018-04-25 · Bayern Munich · 1-2 · Real Madrid

Match Preview

Bayern look likeliest winners: stronger away form, higher group standing, and Real missing key players including Courtois and Rodrygo.

Key Notes

This Champions League tie tips in Bayern München's favour. Real Madrid arrive with 9 wins and 3 losses across recent matches, but they are hampered by important absences: goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is missing with a thigh injury and winger Rodrygo is sidelined through a knee issue. Dani Ceballos and Ferland Mendy are listed as questionable, which could weaken Real’s midfield control and left flank. Bayern boast 9 wins and 1 loss in their form summary and sit above Real in the provided standings, demonstrating steadier group-stage performance. That consistency on the road makes them a strong selection.

Head-to-head encounters are competitive: Real won 2-1 at the Bernabéu in 2024 and there have been draws and high-scoring ties between these clubs. That history shows neither side is a runaway favourite, but context matters - Real's defensive setup will be tested without Courtois, and Rodrygo's absence reduces their attacking unpredictability. Bayern are missing several squad members for non-critical reasons and backups are available; the club's core attacking and midfield resources remain intact.

Tactically, Bayern like to press and exploit wide areas, which could punish a Real side missing pace on the right and with a potentially unsettled goalkeeper situation. Real still have home advantage and recent big wins, so they cannot be dismissed, but the balance of form, standings, and injuries points to an away win. Expect a closely fought match with Bayern likely to edge it, possibly by a single-goal margin.

Prediction

Bayern Munich win • Odds 2.21 • Confidence 7/10