
Bayern Munich is in good condition ahead of the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid. Serge Gnabry has fully participated in training despite previous knee concerns, while Lennart Karl and Sven Ulreich missed sessions.
14 April 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Soccer: Champions League, Bayern Munich - Real Madrid, quarter-final, second leg. Final FC Bayern training session at the Säbener Straße training ground. Serge Gnabry (Bayern Munich) in action. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)
As expected, Bayern Munich is in fairly decent shape heading into the second leg of its Champions Leg tie vs. Real Madrid.
One of the biggest concerns for fans was the status of attacker Serge Gnabry, who was dealing with some knee issues in the wake of the last game between the two teams. Gnabry has been a full participant in training the last two days and looks good to go:
Otherwise, the only two players who missed the team training sessions this week were Lennart Karl and Sven Ulreich:
However, Ulreich was back working out individually with the ball:
Real Madrid is in fairly good shape as well as its players have overcome some recent knocks and injuries. Real Madrid’s traveling squad for the match is below:
Bayern Munich leads 2-1 on aggregate entering the match and if the intensity and speed of the first leg are replicated, this will be a physically grueling experience for both teams.
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Serge Gnabry is fit and has fully participated in training, alleviating concerns about his knee issues.
Lennart Karl and Sven Ulreich were the only two players who missed training sessions this week.
The second leg of the Champions League quarter-final is scheduled for April 14, 2026.

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