Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid is one of the headline matches in the latest round of the Champions League this week. Ahead of this one, we will be looking at the latest team news for both sides with some big names like Harry Kane and Thibaut Courtois dealing with issues, there will then be a predicted lineup for both teams as we offer some insight into how they could set up for this interesting clash of styles.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups for April 7
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### Bayern Munich Injuries & Team News
Kane is the big question mark, the striker was left out of England’s lineup against Japan and was unable to train, he was then excluded from the sqaud against Freiburg at the weekend which forced some interesting selections up front with Nicolas Jackson suspended from Bundesliga play.
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There are some fitness issues to contend with as Konrad Laimer, Alphonso Davies, and Jamal Musiala are working their way back to full match fitness which could see their minutes managed.
The only other notable absentee is goalkeeper Sven Ulreich who could have deputised but will instead watch from the sidelines.
### Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup
Based on recent selections and the health of the team, the prediction is the Bavarians will line up in their usual 4-2-3-1 with Kane and Laimer risked in key areas.
GK – Manuel Neuer
LB – Konrad Laimer
CB – Jonathan Tah
CB – Dayot Upamecano
RB – Josip Stanisic
DM – Alexander Pavlovic
DM – Joshua Kimmich
W – Luis Diaz
AM – Serge Gnabry
W – Michael Olise
ST – Harry Kane
### Real Madrid Injury & Team News
Los Blancos are dealing with some key issues of their own, particularly Courtois is out and will miss this leg of the tie. He is joined by attacker Rodrygo who is dealing with an ACL tear while Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos are both sidelined.
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Eder Militato has just made his return from an issue of his own and made a cameo at the weekend, the centre-back could be kept on the bench for this leg with an eye to protecting him for the reverse fixture. The same goes for Jude Bellingham who hasn’t started recent club outings and was unused by Thomas Tuchel over the break.
### Real Madrid Predicted Lineup
Based on recent selections and availability, there is an expectation that Alvaro Arbeloa will keep his usual 4-4-2 setup.
GK – Andriy Lunin
LB – Alvaro Carreras
CB – Dean Huijsen
CB – Antonio Rudiger
RB – Trent Alexander-Arnold
W – Vini Jr
CM – Eduardo Camavinga
CM – Aurelio Tchouameni
W – Arda Guler
ST – Brahim Diaz
ST – Kylian Mbappe
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