Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are preparing for their highly anticipated Champions League clash on April 7, 2026, at Santiago Bernabeu, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 CET (3:00 PM EST). The predicted lineups for both teams have been released, highlighting key players and notable absences.
Real Madrid’s expected starting eleven includes Lunin; Trent, Militao, Rüdiger, Fran García; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Thiago Pitarch, Güler; Mbappé and Vinicius. However, the team will be without first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, along with Ferland Mendy, Daniel Ceballos, and Rodrygo, all sidelined due to injuries.
Bayern Munich’s predicted lineup features Neuer; Stanicic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Luis Díaz, Gnabry, Olise; and Kane. Harry Kane, who missed the previous match against Freiburg, is expected to return for this crucial encounter.
Historically, Real Madrid has faced Bayern Munich 28 times in the Champions League, securing 13 victories, while losing 11 and drawing 4. This matchup is particularly significant as Real Madrid boasts a strong home record in the Champions League this season, winning four of their five home matches.
On the other hand, Bayern Munich has been impressive in their recent performances, having thrashed Atalanta with an aggregate score of 10-2 in the previous round. They currently rank first in big chances created, with 56, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Real Madrid has scored 29 goals and conceded 14 in the tournament, while Bayern Munich has netted 32 goals, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. Bayern also averages 18.9 total shots per game, indicating a high level of attacking intent.
As both teams prepare for this pivotal match, observers are keen to see how the absence of key players will affect Real Madrid’s performance against a formidable Bayern side. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to the lineups.