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Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid, 2026 Champions League: Predicted lineups
TL;DR
Bayern Munich faces Real Madrid in Germany for a spot in the Champions League Semifinals. Jude Bellingham is expected to return to the starting lineup for Real Madrid, while Bayern's lineup includes key players like Kane and Kimmich.
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich meet in Germany for a ticket to the Champions League Semifinals. Jude Bellingham will almost certainly return to the starting lineup while Los Blancos try to replace Tchouameni’s presence in the midfield.
Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin; Trent, Militao, Rüdiger, Mendy; Thiago, Fede, Bellingham; Güler; Vinicius, Mbappé
Bayern Munich predicted XI: Neuer, Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Stanisic, Pavlovic, Kimmich, Olise, Gnabry, Diaz, Kane.
Most reports published in the Spanish press suggest that Camavinga will not start, which means that this could be another opportunity for Thiago to play. If that ends up being the case, Valverde will be Real Madrid’s defensive midfielder.
HOW TO WATCH, STREAM CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Date: 04/15/2025
Time: 21:00 CET, 03:00pm EST.
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany.
Available TV: Movistar Liga Campeones (Spain)
Available Streaming: Paramount+, DAZN, Amazon Prime Video (USA)
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Q&A
What are the predicted lineups for Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the 2026 Champions League match?
Real Madrid's predicted lineup includes Lunin, Trent, Militao, Rüdiger, Mendy, Thiago, Fede, Bellingham, Güler, Vinicius, and Mbappé, while Bayern Munich's lineup features Neuer, Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Stanisic, Pavlovic, Kimmich, Olise, Gnabry, Diaz, and Kane.
Why is Jude Bellingham's return significant for Real Madrid against Bayern Munich?
Jude Bellingham's return is significant as he is expected to strengthen Real Madrid's midfield, especially in replacing Tchouameni's role, which is crucial for their performance in the Champions League match.
