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Can Real Madrid Overturn 2-1 Deficit Against Bayern at the Allianz?
Bayern Munich to win (2-1)
Tournament: UEFA Champions League 2025-26 | Venue: Allianz Stadium, Munich
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FC Bayern Munich head into Wednesday’s clash (Thursday 12:30 AM IST) with a golden opportunity to knock out Real Madrid CF from the UEFA Champions League, holding a 2-1 advantage and playing at home in the second leg.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, will be determined to avoid consecutive quarterfinal exits in the competition and will take confidence from their strong record against Bayern in recent encounters.
Head-to-Head Record: It's almost neck and neck; Real Madrid leads Bayern Munich 13 wins to 12, while four of the remaining matches have ended in draws.
Bayern will feel they let Real Madrid off the hook in the first leg. They created enough chances to build a decisive lead in Madrid, but after easing off in the second half, they allowed Madrid to take control and punish them with a vital goal.
Against a side like Los Blancos, switching to a cautious approach can be costly, and Bayern will know they must stay aggressive on Thursday. Their home form has been outstanding too, with goals flowing freely all season, so there is little reason to change a winning formula.
There were still positives from the first leg: Manuel Neuer produced key saves to deny Mbappé and Vinícius, while Michael Olise impressed with his pace and skill. Bayern also arrive on the back of a commanding 5-0 win, even with key players rested. The confidence is there, but the bigger test is whether they have the mentality to finish the job against Madrid.
Stats that matter
1. The Bavarians have lost just two of 44 matches across all competitions this season.
2. Bayern have won all their UCL matches at home this season.
3. Harry Kane has top scored for the Bavarians in the competition scoring 11 goals.
Team News
FC Bayern Munich will be without Leenart Karl and goalkeeper Sven Ulreich. However, there’s a boost as Harry Kane and Serge Gnabry—both of whom missed the weekend fixture—are expected to return for matchday.
Bayern Munich Probable XI - Neuer (GK); Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer, Kimmich, Pavlovic, Olise, Gnabry, Diaz, Jackson.
April has proven frustrating for Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants winless in three matches (L2, D1). Their latest setback—a 1-1 draw against Girona in the La Liga has only widened the gap at the top, leaving them nine points adrift of Barcelona in the title race.
Their UEFA Champions League ambitions have also taken a hit after a 2-1 first-leg defeat to Bayern Munich, ending a nine-game unbeaten run against the German side. Despite the loss, Madrid showed strong intent—particularly in the second half—registering 21 shots, 10 of them on target. However, defensive lapses earlier in the game nearly proved costlier.
Still, there were signs that Bayern’s psychological struggles against Los Blancos haven’t entirely faded—something Madrid could look to exploit as they aim for a turnaround in the second leg.
Stats that matter
1. Madrid have won four of their last five UCL matches.
2. Los Blancos have scored at least one goal in each of their last nine Champions League games.
3. Kylian Mbappe is the UCL 2025-26 top scorer with 14 goals.
Team News
Los Blancos will remain without Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo due to injuries, while Aurélien Tchouaméni is set to miss out through suspension.
Real Madrid Probable XI - Lunin (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Pitarch, Guler; Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
On paper, Bayern Munich may hold the edge, but counting out Real Madrid in Europe is rarely wise. Known for their “remontada” magic, Madrid also carry an impressive recent record in Munich—three wins and a draw in their last four visits.
If the tie goes the distance, Bayern could rely on the experience of Manuel Neuer in a potential shootout, while Madrid may feel the absence of Thibaut Courtois. Overall, it’s fair to say, it is going to be a close contest, with a possibility of the game lasting the distance.
Not surprisingly, Bayern are favored by the bookmakers to win albeit by small margins with odds of 1.58, while Madrid sit at 4.80 and a draw priced at 5.00.
Bayern Munich to win (2-1)
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