Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid: Lineups for May 8, 2024 Match
Teams to Face Off in Champions League Semifinal
Match Details
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will square off in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday, May 8, 2024, at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain. The match is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. CEST (3 p.m. ET).
Real Madrid Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
- Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy
- Midfielders: Toni Kroos, Luka Modrić, Fede Valverde
- Forwards: Vinícius Júnior, Karim Benzema, Rodrygo
Bayern Munich Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer
- Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Hernández, Alphonso Davies
- Midfielders: Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala
- Forwards: Thomas Müller, Kingsley Coman, Sadio Mané
Key Matchups
The matchup between Karim Benzema and Manuel Neuer will be crucial. Benzema is Real Madrid's leading scorer this season with 30 goals in all competitions, while Neuer is one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Another key matchup will be between Joshua Kimmich and Toni Kroos. Kimmich is Bayern Munich's captain and defensive midfielder, while Kroos is Real Madrid's midfield maestro.
History
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have met 25 times in European competition, with Real Madrid holding a slight edge with 11 wins to Bayern Munich's 10. The two teams last met in the Champions League semifinals in 2018, with Real Madrid winning 4-3 on aggregate.
Outlook
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are two of the most successful clubs in European history, and this match is sure to be a close and exciting one. Real Madrid will be looking to defend their Champions League title, while Bayern Munich will be looking to avenge their defeat in the 2018 semifinals.
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