It is time for the Champions League semi-finals and we start the programme with one instant classic – Bayern Munich against Real Madrid. No love is lost between these two as they are among the biggest clubs in Europe and the World whose aspirations in continental and domestic football are to always win silverware.
Bayern Munich Team News
Bayern are faced with the all-too-real possibility of a trophyless season, something they have not had since the 2011/2012 campaign. With the Bundesliga and DFB Cup being out of the picture, only the Champions League remains. The Bavarians reached this stage after managing to eliminate Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the competition after 2 very close games – a draw in England and a slim victory in Germany. With that, The Bavarians continued their good home performance in the Champions League, where they managed to score in all but one of their home games. What’s more, they have not conceded a goal as hosts in the knockout phase of the tournament yet.
Real Madrid Team News
Real Madrid is a team that defies success in the Champions League. No matter how bad their current form is or how many missing players they might have, in Europe’s top competition, they always deliver and have the experience and know-how to get out of any sticky situation. One example is their elimination of Manchester City in the quarter-finals – a thrilling 3-3 draw in Spain, followed by a tactical masterclass session by Carlo Ancelotti in England. Yet, City heavily dominated the return leg and even still Real managed to find a way to progress. And their away performances in the Champions League this season are stellar – Real have scored in all of their travels and all of their games in general. Yet, the team conceded regularly as well, having done that in their last 3 Champions League fixtures.
Partidos cara a cara
Rather surprisingly, it has been some time since these two last met. The last game between Bayern and Real was in 2019 at the International Champions Cup with The Bavarians winning 3-1. Before that in their last 4 Champions League encounters with one another, Real managed to win 2 games, while Bayern 1 with the remaining being a draw. In all of those 4 games, there were goals from both sides and over 2.5 goals.
Bayern Munich – Real Madrid Betting Prediction
These are two of Europe’s premier teams with big ambitions and an eye on the prize. Bayern have had a disappointing season thus far and the Champions League is the only remaining trophy they can win. Despite the criticism aimed at him, Thomas Tuchel is someone with experience in the tournament, having been to two finals and managing to win one. At home, The Bavarians show a solid form, but so do Real in their visits. And Los Blancos can also focus on the Champions League now that they have all but surely secured La Liga. When these 2 sides meet it usually goes down in the following way – lots of goals and scoring done from both. I am going to stick to this and will pick over 2.5 goals and both teams to score here.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals & Both Teams To Score: Yes
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Odds: 1.82
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