A true celebration of European football: today two giants of the continent will battle for a place in the semi-finals. After a narrow advantage in the first match, the Munich side is ready to stop the “Royal Club” on their home ground. Zamin.uz analyzes Bayern’s chosen lineup ahead of this thrilling clash.
Situation before the decisive battle
The quarter-final stage of the UEFA Champions League is coming to an end. In the first match, the German side achieved a 2–1 victory in Madrid, gaining a solid advantage ahead of the return leg. However, considering Real Madrid’s mentality in the Champions League, there is no doubt that the match in Munich at 00:00 will turn into a real “battle”.
Bayern’s starting XI
The Munich coaching staff has decided to field the following players for this important match:
- Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer (1);
- Defenders: Dayot Upamecano (2), Jonathan Tah (4), Josip Stanišić (44);
- Midfielders: Joshua Kimmich (6), Konrad Laimer (27), Aleksandar Pavlović (45);
- Attacking players: Serge Gnabry (7), Luis Díaz (14), Michael Olise (17);
- Striker: Harry Kane (9).
Bench strength
The team also has strong substitutes capable of changing the tempo of the game at any moment. Among them are Urbig, Prescott, Kim Min-jae, Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala, Jackson, Alphonso Davies, Ito, and Raphaël Guerreiro.
In today’s match, Harry Kane’s goal-scoring ability and Neuer’s experience are expected to be key factors for Bayern.
Dear football fans, do you think Bayern can overcome Real Madrid’s resistance on their home ground? Which player will play a decisive role in the match?
