Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will vie for a place in the Champions League final on Wednesday, May 8, following a 2-2 tie in the first leg at the Allianz Arena last week.
In that match, Real Madrid took an early lead through Vinicius in the first half, but Bayern responded in the second with goals from San and Kane. Vinicius then secured a late equalizer to keep the tie level heading into the decisive second leg.
Florentino Prez, president of Real Madrid warmly greets the players at the Austin-LA Galaxy
Real Madrid is aiming for its sixth Champions League final since 2014, a remarkable feat that would give players like Kroos, Modric, Nacho, and Carvajal a chance to match Gento‘s record of six European Cups.
Bayern Munich hasn’t reached a final since winning the 2019-20 edition against PSG at Lisbon’s Estadio da Luz.
What time is the Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Champions League semifinal second leg?
The second leg between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will be played on Wednesday, May 8, at 3 p.m. ET in the USA, at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
The stadium is set to host another unforgettable European night, aiming to propel Carlo Ancelotti‘s men to the final in London on June 1.
Where to watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinal second leg?
The Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich match will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. Fans can also tune into MARCA in English for our live blog of the game.
Real Madrid’s Preparation for the Match
Real Madrid arrives confidently after clinching the league title, celebrating their decisive 3-0 victory over Cadiz and Barcelona’s subsequent loss to Girona.
Having already won the Spanish Super Cup and LaLiga, Ancelotti‘s squad aims to cap the season by adding the Champions League trophy.
Real Madrid will have Carvajal back after suspension in the first leg, and Courtois is ready after playing his first minutes of the season against Cadiz. The only absence is Alaba, who is injured.
Bayern Munich’s Preparation for the Match
Bayern Munich, thinking about the crucial return leg at the Bernabeu, suffered a 3-1 defeat to Stuttgart in their last league match, jeopardizing their second-place position with the Bundesliga already decided in favor of Bayer Leverkusen.
Tuchel rested six starters to prepare for Real Madrid but lost Guerreiro to injury.
