Bayern v Real Madrid: line-ups, Fantasy tips, form guide
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Article summary
Jupp Heynckes has reached the final in all of his #UCL seasons, but will Real Madrid end that run?
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- Teams meeting for record 25th time in Europe
- Ronaldo has scored in his last 11 #UCL games
- Bayern boss Heynckes has never failed to reach final
- Follow live build-up to the game right here
- How to watch the game where you are
Reporter's view: Jupp Heynckes has maintained that teamwork rather than individual talent is key to winning the UEFA Champions League – encouraging talk as Bayern aim to repeat their 2013 treble. However, Real Madrid are back-to-back winners for a reason, and Cristiano Ronaldo scored four of their six goals when these sides met last season. Keeping him muzzled could be critical.
Possible line-ups
Bayern: Ulreich; Kimmich, Hummels, Boateng, Alaba; Martínez, Thiago; James, Müller, Ribéry; Lewandowski
Out: Vidal (knee), Coman (ankle)
Doubtful: Neuer (foot), Tolisso (shin)
Real Madrid: Navas; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo; Kroos, Casemiro, Modrić, Isco; Benzema, Ronaldo
Doubtful: Nacho (muscular)
Fantasy Football top point scorers
Bayern: Robert Lewandowski, forward (44 points, €11.3m)
Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo, forward (84 points, €12.8m)
Where to watch
Fans can find their local UEFA Champions League broadcast partner(s) here
Weekend results
Hannover 0-3 Bayern
Real Madrid not in action
Form guide*
Bayern: WWWDWW
Real Madrid: DWLDWW
*All competitons, most recent first
Jupp Heynckes, Bayern coach
"Some coaches never get to places like this in their careers. I'm a modest man – I approach these matches without emotions. They definitely come during the game, though. It will be a spectacle for all football fans. I've faced some fantastic coaches in my time, like Johan Cruyff and Marcelo Lippi. I'm an admirer of Zinédine Zidane. I really like the way Real Madrid play football under him."
Zinédine Zidane, Real Madrid coach
"I have huge respect for what Jupp Heynckes has achieved at Bayern and Real Madrid. I can only repay his compliments. We will need a big performance. Bayern are a great club with great team spirit. I don't think there are favourites. I have no doubts, though, that mentally we will be at 150% tomorrow."