Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: Champions League semi-final tactical preview

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid will face off in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on April 30, 2024.

Bayern Munich will be looking to avenge their 4-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the 2014 semi-finals, while Real Madrid will be looking to reach their fifth Champions League final in the last nine years.

Both teams have been in excellent form this season, with Bayern Munich winning the Bundesliga and Real Madrid winning the La Liga title. However, Real Madrid have a slight edge in experience in the Champions League, having won the competition 14 times.

The match is expected to be a close and tactical affair, with both teams likely to adopt a cautious approach. Bayern Munich will look to control the possession and create chances through their wing-backs, while Real Madrid will look to hit Bayern Munich on the counterattack.

Key players for Bayern Munich include Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Müller, and Leon Goretzka. Key players for Real Madrid include Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior, and Toni Kroos.

The match will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Kick-off is at 8:50 AM EDT.