JUMP TO:
Real Madrid host Bayern Munich in the first leg of this season's UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
Los Blancos' defeat to Mallorca last weekend saw them fall seven points behind Barcelona in La Liga's title race, leaving them facing a mountain to climb if they are to regain domestic supremacy.
The Champions League could therefore be their remaining realistic shot at silverware this season, although they must now face arguably the most in-form major side in Europe.
The Sporting News is following the Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich match live, providing score updates and commentary
Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich live score
Referee: Michael Oliver (UK)
Predicted lineups:
Real Madrid (4-4-2, right to left): Lunin (GK) — Militao, Huijsen, Rudiger, Fran Garcia — Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler, Pitarch — Mbappe, Vinicius Junior
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1, right to left): Neuer (GK) — Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer — Kimmich, Pavlovic — Diaz, Gnabry, Olise — Kane
Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich live updates, highlights, and commentary
Pregame: We have a real 'Champions League derby' on our hands today as Real Madrid host Bayern Munich. It's a meeting of the 15-time competition winners and the favourites of many to win this year's trophy...
Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich kick off time
The Champions League match kicks off in Madrid, Spain at 9 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Date Kickoff time
USA/Canada Tue, April 7 3:00 p.m. ET
USA/Canada Tue, April 7 12:00 p.m. ET
UK Tue, April 7 8:00 p.m. BST
Australia Wed, April 8 5:00 a.m. AEST
India Wed, April 8 12:30 a.m. IST
Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich match facts
Via Opta Analyst
Real Madrid (22 times) and Bayern (24) have reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League more often than any other side.
Alvaro Arbeloa could become just the third manager to win his first five knockout matches in the competition, after Hansi Flick (Bayern in 2019/20) and Luis Enrique (Barcelona in 2014/15). Both those teams won the Champions League that season.
Only in 2019/20 (3.9) and 1972/73 (3.7) have Bayern averaged more goals in a European Cup/Champions League campaign than they have this season (3.2).
Harry Kane is the only English player to score 10+ goals in consecutive European Cup/Champions League campaigns.
Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich team news
Real Madrid
Andriy Lunin is set to start as regular No. 1 Thibaut Courtois is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Eder Militao could start at right-back, while Fran Garcia has been tipped to get the nod over Alvaro Carreras.
Dani Ceballos (calf), Ferland Mendy (hamstring) and Rodrygo (knee) are all out.
Bayern Munich
Manuel Neuer, who turned 40 late last month, is poised to start in goal.
Harry Kane is expected to be available after an injury scare on England duty.
Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munichlive stream, TV channel
Here is how to watch the match in some of the world's major regions:
Region TV Streaming
USA — Paramount+
Canada — DAZN
UK TNT Sports 1 HBO Max
Australia — Stan Sport, SBS On Demand
India Sony TEN 2, 3, 4 Sony LIV, JioTV