Bayern Munich vs Actual Madrid LIVE!
Two of the largest golf equipment in world soccer meet tonight for the primary leg of a mouthwatering Champions League semi-final. Bayern, Germany’s Bavarian behemoths, meet Madrid, Spain’s continent-conquering European specialists.
Thomas Tuchel’s aspect could have misplaced the Bundesliga title for the primary time in 12 years however the guile of Harry Kane and the aptitude of the fit-again Jamal Musiala means they can’t be counted out of lifting a seventh European crown. Musiala has made the beginning line-up alongside Leroy Sane and Konrad Laimer for Bayern, who’ve been hit by accidents currently.
Los Blancos, in the meantime, are set to reclaim the LaLiga trophy and have their eyes on a file fifteenth Champions League trophy. Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr lead the road for Carlo Ancelotti for the primary episode of this tie at Allianz Enviornment. Comply with the most recent updates from Bayern Munich vs Actual Madrid LIVE through Commonplace Sport’s match weblog!
Bayern Munich vs Actual Madrid updates
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GOAL! Vinicius Jr breaks impasse with first Actual shot
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Methods to watch: TNT Sports activities
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Bayern group information: Musiala and Sane overcome damage to start out
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Actual Madrid group information: Bellingham returns however Carvajal banned
Kick-off!
21:03 , Marc Mayo
Time for the second half in Bavaria.
Raphael Guerreiro on for Leon Goretzka.
Bayern Munich missing precision
20:56 , Marc Mayo
Bayern had fired a number of pictures at objective earlier than Madrid had managed any. Then Actual’s first broke the impasse.
The hosts have gotten themselves into some good positions however didn’t take them, with Thomas Muller, Leroy Sane and Harry Kane all a bit off with their accuracy.
They’re additionally struggling when Madrid gradual the sport proper down and sit on the ball.
However you fancy them to up the depth after the break and power the problem a bit extra.
Going to plan for Actual Madrid
20:50 , Marc Mayo
It was a poor begin from Los Blancos however they’ve appeared for extra calm and guaranteed since concerning the twentieth minute, shortly after which they received the objective.
Toni Kroos noticed Vinicius Jr’s run after he dragged Kim Min-jae up the pitch and did him for tempo.
A protracted technique to go however Actual are nearly good worth for the lead at this level.
Half-time!
20:47 , Marc Mayo
Rodrygo takes, off the wall and out for a nook.
Nacho Fernandez will get a head to it earlier than Konrad Laimer fails to keep away from conceding one other nook.
No signal of any stoppage-time board as we proceed.
Cleared and that’s the break.
Bayern Munich 0-1 Actual Madrid | 44 minutes
20:44 , Marc Mayo
Almost a penalty to Actual Madrid!
Jude Bellingham beats Noussair Mazraoui to the ball on the very fringe of the field and hits the deck.
Foul and free-kick for the guests, the Bayern man is booked.
Bayern Munich 0-1 Actual Madrid | 42 minutes
20:43 , Marc Mayo
Harry Kane is over it and he goes for the far submit… large!
Bayern Munich 0-1 Actual Madrid | 41 minutes
20:41 , Marc Mayo
Free-kick to Bayern after Jamal Musiala is stopped just a little too abruptly on the sting of the D.
Nacho Fernandez doesn’t get any of the ball so it’s the correct name, Musiala has been the largest spark for the hosts by some margin.
Bayern Munich 0-1 Actual Madrid | 38 minutes
20:39 , Marc Mayo
Rodrygo bundles Noussair Mazraoui into contact however doesn’t keep away from conceding the nook, which fits in deep and a foul is awarded for Actual because the header goes over.
Bayern Munich 0-1 Actual Madrid | 35 minutes
20:36 , Marc Mayo
Extra jeers for Toni Kroos forward of a Actual Madrid nook. The away group are doing an more and more good job of irritating their hosts.
Manuel Neuer comes out to punch as Antonio Rudiger rises effectively to just about head it previous him.
Watch Vinicius Jr objective to offer Madrid the lead
20:33 , Marc Mayo
Very good move, excellent end.
Bayern Munich 0-1 Actual Madrid | 30 minutes
20:31 , Marc Mayo
Scramble within the Madrid field as Jamal Musiala wriggles free and has a cross rebound straight to him. Leon Goretzka’s shot is then blocked.
The Bayern followers have upped the noise once more as their group units up camp within the Actual half.
Bayern Munich 0-1 Actual Madrid | 26 minutes
20:27 , Marc Mayo
Nicely, that was very Actual Madrid!
A questionable begin, a little bit of a response, a primary shot and a objective. Very good move by Toni Kroos, Vinicius Jr left Kim Min-jae for lifeless and Manuel Neuer was gradual off his line.
Minor penalty shout from Leroy Sane waved away by the referee.
GGGGOOOOAAAALLLL!!! Bayern Munich 0-1 Actual Madrid | Vinicius Jr, 24′
20:24 , Marc Mayo
No pictures but for Actual however they’re creeping again in direction of parity within the possession column with some longer spells on the ball.
Then comes the ahead ball and Vinicius Jr is thru…
HE SCORES!
Bayern Munich 0-0 Actual Madrid | 21 minutes
20:21 , Marc Mayo
A primary Madrid nook, gained by Lucas Vazquez, and former Bayern man Toni Kroos is jeered as he swings it in.
Quick to Vinicius Jr, he skips previous his man earlier than pinging a poor cross into the stands.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Actual Madrid | 18 minutes
20:19 , Marc Mayo
Good work by Jamal Musiala to drop deep and win possession, earlier than using two challenges to hold the ball clear.
That ends a uncommon foray into the Bayern half for Los Blancos and Lucas Vazquez is fortunate to keep away from giving a foul away for upending Noussair Mazraoui.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Actual Madrid | 16 minutes
20:17 , Marc Mayo
Madrid are actually struggling to carry onto the ball, as proven by Lucas Vazquez hoofing it lengthy from the right-back spot and immediately dropping it.
It’s only a case of whether or not Bayern can handle a bit extra precision of their build-up to power one other massive opening.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Actual Madrid | 12 minutes
20:13 , Marc Mayo
Sensible work by Konrad Laimer and Thomas Muller will get in down the correct, earlier than choosing out Jamal Musiala who shoots over.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Actual Madrid | 9 minutes
20:10 , Marc Mayo
Now Harry Kane tries his luck from the midway line!
Bayern win the ball within the centre circle and the England striker lobs Andriy Lunin… and the crossbar, too.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Actual Madrid | 8 minutes
20:09 , Marc Mayo
Not even on the eighth minute and Bayern have had their third shot from inside Actual’s field, Leroy Sane once more as this one flies over.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Actual Madrid | 7 minutes
20:07 , Marc Mayo
Jamal Musiala wins the primary nook of the evening which Joshua Kimmich sends quick.
A pleasant interchange sends the right-back in direction of the byline, which Fede Valverde spots effectively to clear.
The second nook bounces over the gang and ends with Harry Kane’s snapshot straight at Andriy Lunin.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Actual Madrid | 4 minutes
20:05 , Marc Mayo
Vinicius Jr drops deep to assist mop up for Madrid and pulls off his silky trick of the evening.
It’s been a assured begin from Bayern, nonetheless.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Actual Madrid | 2 minutes
20:03 , Marc Mayo
Madrid lining up in a little bit of a 4-4-2 off the ball with Rodrygo large left.
Bayern break by fairly shortly although and Leroy Sane shoots at objective… saved low by Andriy Lunin!
Bayern Munich vs Actual Madrid | Kick-off!
20:01 , Marc Mayo
Some whistles for the UEFA Champions LEague anthem, a tune which Vinicius Jr greets with a figuring out nod because the groups line up.
Harry Kane on the finish of the Bayern line for his second such semi-final. The primary one was a little bit of a cracker.
A heat embrace between Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel on the touchline and we get underway with Bayern in white and crimson, Madrid in black and gold.
Right here come the groups!
19:56 , Marc Mayo
Earlier than kick-off, the household of Bayern icon Franz Beckenbauer, son Joel and spouse Heidi, come on the pitch for a presentation.
An enormous tifo is unveiled of Der Kaiser too because the gamers stroll out the tunnel.
Tonight’s referee
19:54 , Marc Mayo
French official Clement Turpin has the referee tonight.
The Leandro Trossard doppelganger is an everyday within the massive video games having taken cost at two World Cups plus the upcoming Euros.
Ten-minute warning!
19:50 , Marc Mayo
The Allianz Enviornment is a sea of crimson, with only a teeny little bit of white within the prime nook, as the amount continues to ratchet up forward of this semi-final getting underway.
Carlo Ancelotti sweats the small stuff
19:48 , Marc Mayo
Carlo Ancelotti has been chatting with Spanish community Movistar+ forward of kick-off.
Requested what makes him nervous earlier than matches, the Actual Madrid boss says: “Small particulars that I do not wish to clarify as a result of they could appear foolish.
“Yesterday they requested me if [my team selection] was going to be unfair and sure, as a result of greater than 11 should play. However we have now 5 substitutes that may be very helpful.”
Massive job on for Eric Dier
19:45 , Marc Mayo
How Bayern Munich’s defence cope with Actual Madrid’s rampant forwards will probably be an enormous a part of tonight’s sport.
Kim Min-jae and Eric Dier aren’t precisely blessed for tempo, up towards Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.
Raphael Guerreiro has been jettisoned from the XI which downed Arsenal for a extra offensive left-winger, maybe as Thomas Tuchel doesn’t worry Madrid getting at Bayern an excessive amount of with affected person play down the flanks.
Konrad Laimer and Leon Goretzka will need assistance from their frontline in monitoring again to cope with a proficient, busy Madrid midfield.
Bayern Munich vs Actual Madrid | Countdown to kick-off
19:41 , Marc Mayo
We’re in sight of this semi-final getting underway because the warm-ups happen out on the pitch.
Nearly 20 minutes to go and we have now some well-known faces within the area able to cheer on their former groups.
Rewind: Madrid smash 4 targets to down Bayern
19:38 , Marc Mayo
The 2013-14 Champions League semi-finals can function inspiration for Actual Madrid, and attainable revenge for Bayern Munich.
After a 1-0 win for Los Blancos at dwelling, they trounced their opponents 4-0 within the second leg to silence the Allianz Enviornment.
Thomas Tuchel: Residence followers the important thing to victory
19:34 , Marc Mayo
Bayern Munich supervisor Thomas Tuchel has urged the house followers to create a particular environment tonight.
Bayern have superior into the final 4 of the Champions League for the primary time since successful the event in 2020, whereas file 14-times champions Madrid final took dwelling the trophy in 2022.
“We want the environment to be unimaginable,” stated Tuchel in his pre-game press convention.
“We additionally want the followers to assist us, even in moments when it is harder. Along with the followers, we have to create an environment that provides us a bonus.
“Whenever you’re taking part in towards Actual Madrid, you are additionally up towards the aura, the legend that surrounds them. Our focus will probably be absolutely on the sport. We’re all trying ahead to an excellent match.
“[Madrid have] clear patterns. It is a mixture of a midfield diamond and two holding, two attacking midfielders. It’s extremely versatile, skilled and automatic.”
Ich bin ein no Bayern Munich-er, admits Carlo Ancelotti
19:29 , Marc Mayo
Actual Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has apologised upon his return to Bayern Munich for not remembering his German.
“Ich habe vergessen Deutsch (I’ve forgotten German),” the Italian coach stated on Monday to the native reporters, albeit with the phrase order combined up.
Ancelotti coached Bayern for simply over a 12 months and gained the 2016-17 Bundesliga, however the league title alone just isn’t all the time sufficient to sate ambitions on the Bavarian powerhouse.
Bayern had gained the earlier 4 Bundesligas. After Ancelotti made it 5 in a row, Bayern gained the subsequent six.
Ancelotti was pressured out after a shaky begin to the 2017-18 season. Shedding to Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 was the ultimate straw for membership chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
“Sadly, we weren’t as profitable again then as he’s now at Actual,” Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich stated on Monday.
Bayern followers greet their group
19:25 , Marc Mayo
Some footage right here from just a little earlier on as Bayern Munich followers made a proper racket for the group buses’ arrival.
That crimson wall much-vaunted by the house group seems to be taking form relatively impressively.
In esteemed firm tonight
19:20 , Marc Mayo
The Champions League trophy is in situ for proceedings. As if we would have liked any extra reminders how massive tonight’s sport is…
Landmark numbers
19:15 , Marc Mayo
Thomas Muller will make his a hundred and fiftieth Champions League look tonight, leaving him one shy of the all-time file held by Xavi.
Will he declare it for himself within the ultimate at Wembley?
Jude Bellingham may in the future boast that honour with tonight his thirty second Champions League outing.
Solely Cesc Fabregas, with 34, made extra earlier than his twenty first birthday – a quantity Bellingham may tie himself within the ultimate given his birthday is on the finish of June.
Carlo Ancelotti names his group
19:06 , Marc Mayo
Aurelien Tchouameni beats Eduardo Camavinga to the ultimate spot within the Actual Madrid line-up.
Lucas Vazquez is chosen because the right-back amid Dani Carvajal’s suspension, leaving Eder Militao on the bench.
Thibaut Courtois can be within the squad after a protracted spell out injured.
Jamal Musiala match for Bayern
19:02 , Marc Mayo
Tonight’s hosts welcome Leroy Sane and Jamal Musiala again to their beginning XI after accidents.
Thomas Muller will get the nod to hitch them and Harry Kane within the assault, leaving Serge Gnabry on the bench.
Alphonso Davies doesn’t make the line-up and he joins Dayot Upamecano among the many substitutes.
Bayern Munich group information is in!
18:58 , Marc Mayo
Bayern Munich XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Dier, Kim, Mazraoui; Laimer, Goretzka; Sane, Muller, Musiala; Kane
Subs: Peretz, Ulreich, Upamecano, Gnabry, Choupo-Moting, Zaragoza, Davies, Guerreiro, Tel, Pavlovic
Actual Madrid line-up confirmed
18:56 , Marc Mayo
Actual Madrid XI: Lunin; Vazquez, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Kroos; Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.
Subs: Courtois, Kepa, Militao, Modric, Camavinga, Ceballos, Joselu, Garcia, Brahim, Guler
Wonderful environment brewing in Bavaria
18:50 , Marc Mayo
Nice pictures right here of the practice station by the stadium with Actual Madrid followers chanting for his or her group and the Bayern Munich devoted bedecked in crimson.
All good natured, too.
Staff information up subsequent…
18:43 , Marc Mayo
It appears like Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sane START for Bayern Munich!
Head-to-head file
18:37 , Marc Mayo
The German giants have misplaced their final three Champions League knockout ties towards Los Blancos.
Bayern Munich wins: 11
Attracts: 3
Actual Madrid wins: 12
Carlos Alcaraz delivers his rating prediction
18:32 , Marc Mayo
There’s already been one main Spain vs Germany match-up in the present day within the type of Carlos Alcaraz’s fourth-round tie with Jan-Lennard Struff on the Madrid Open.
Talking a second in the past after his win in three units, the Madridista tennis celebrity predicted a 2-1 win for Los Blancos tonight.
Bayern Munich vs Actual Madrid | Newest odds
18:25 , Marc Mayo
Bayern Munich to win: 5/4
Draw: 5/2
Actual Madrid to win: 21/10
Odds through Betfair. Topic to alter.
Tonight’s vacation spot
18:19 , Marc Mayo
The cavernous Allianz Enviornment will host tonight’s semi-final first leg.
Able to internet hosting 75,000 followers, most of whom will probably be wearing crimson tonight to create as intimidating an environment as attainable for Madrid.
For the reason that venue, which is able to host the opening sport of Euro 2024 plus subsequent 12 months’s Champions League ultimate, was inbuilt 2005 it has been a contented looking floor for Los Blancos.
Bayern gained their first two conferences right here earlier than three-straight Actual victories.
Bayern enhance
18:07 , Marc Mayo
Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane and Konrad Laimer have all been pictured coming into the group lodge this afternoon following damage worries.
Matthijs de Ligt, as anticipated, just isn’t with the squad.
Bayern Munich vs Actual Madrid | Countdown to kick-off
17:59 , Marc Mayo
We are actually two hours away from this semi-final tie getting underway.
Staff information is ready to drop anytime from now, actually. Madrid particularly have a penchant for an early launch on these nights.
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham primed for field workplace battle
17:50 , Marc Mayo
Manchester Metropolis knocked off their perch, Arsenal stifled and English soccer, that the majority inward-looking of beasts, pressured to gaze past its borders and its twin title-chasers for curiosity within the Champions League semi-finals.
The search, although, is hardly a taxing one, this night’s heavyweight tussle between Bayern Munich and Actual Madrid simply sufficient dressed up as a conflict between England’s totem of each previous and current, and that of its future, in addition to the right here and now.
It’s Madrid versus Bayern; it’s 20 European titles between them and home dominance untold. However actually, to us, it’s Harry Kane versus Jude Bellingham, the forces pencilled in to guide a summer season push for Euro 2024 glory, for now fissioned, with a spot in a Wembley ultimate on the road.
Rating prediction
17:40 , Marc Mayo
Actual could be anticipated to be extra front-footed than they have been on the Etihad, with the Spanish aspect deservedly favourites on this tie.
They haven’t misplaced in LaLiga since September and are absolutely able to grinding out outcomes, even when not at their finest.
Bayern have been in higher type lately and their season rests completely on the Champions League, however it might be a shock if they’re able to preserve Actual’s front-line quiet.
Actual Madrid to win, 2-1.
Our prediction for the Madrid XI
17:33 , Marc Mayo
Predicted Actual Madrid XI: Lunin; Nacho, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Kroos; Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
Accidents: Alaba, Courtois
Suspended: Carvajal
Early Actual Madrid group information: Key defender banned
17:25 , Marc Mayo
Jude Bellingham didn’t characteristic towards Actual Sociedad attributable to a abdomen challenge however is predicted to return, as is Rodrygo who has lately been unwell.
It’s in any other case a largely-fit squad for Ancelotti to select from, though Dani Carvajal is suspended and Lucas Vazquez or Nacho Fernandez will begin in his stead at right-back.
How we reckon Bayern will line up
17:20 , Marc Mayo
Predicted Bayern Munich XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Kim, Dier, Davies; Laimer, Goretzka; Sane, Musiala, Gnabry; Kane
Doubts: Sane, Musiala
Accidents: De Ligt, Upamecano, Coman, Boey, Sarr, Buchmann
Early Bayern Munich group information: Late health checks
17:13 , Marc Mayo
Alphonso Davies is obtainable for Bayern, having been suspended for the second leg towards Arsenal, whereas Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sane face late health checks.
Konrad Laimer has overcome a knock picked up on the weekend however Matthijs de Mild has not been so lucky, and can be a part of Kingsley Coman, Dayot Upamecano and Sacha Boey in lacking out.
“I do not know 100 per cent,” admitted Tuchel on Monday. “We now have to attend to know the outcomes of the most recent checks.
“Laimer appears good, we’ll see what occurs with the remainder. We want persistence. I feel it is too early for De Ligt and Upamecano. As for Jamal and Leroy, will probably be a final minute choice.”
The place to observe Bayern Munich vs Actual Madrid
17:05 , Marc Mayo
TV channel: The sport will probably be broadcast on TNT Sports activities 1. Protection begins at 7pm BST tonight.
Reside stream: Subscribers will have the ability to watch on a dwell stream through the Discovery+ app or web site.
Bayern Munich vs Actual Madrid LIVE!
16:58 , Marc Mayo
Hey and welcome to Commonplace Sport’s protection of Bayern Munich vs Actual Madrid!
Tonight’s Champions League semi-final first leg kicks off at 8pm BST from the Allianz Enviornment in Bavaria.
Giants of the German and Spanish sport meet for a spot within the ultimate having defeated two much-fancied English sides in Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis, respectively.
Whoever comes out on prime will seemingly be tipped because the favourites to raise the trophy at Wembley subsequent month, towards both Paris Saint-Germain or Borussia Dortmund.
Be part of us for this mouthwatering tie with all of the build-up, group information, match motion and response heading your method…
