Bayern Munich Face Real Madrid in Champions League Semi-Final First Leg

Match Preview, History, and More

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid will face off in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. The match at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, kicks off at 1900 GMT.

Bayern Munich will be looking to reach their third Champions League final in four years, while Real Madrid will be aiming to win the competition for a record-extending 15th time.

Head-to-Head

The two sides have met 26 times in European competition, with Real Madrid holding a slight advantage with 13 wins to Bayern Munich's 11. The last time the two teams met in the Champions League was in the 2018 semi-finals, with Real Madrid winning 4-3 on aggregate.

Team News

Bayern Munich will be without the suspended Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka for the first leg. Real Madrid will be without the injured Karim Benzema.