This is going to be the most star-studded collision in the world football skies at the moment. Real Madrid host Bayern Munich in the first leg of UEFA Champions League semi final on this Wednesday. None of these teams lack firepower or tactical acumen. Real Madrid will be looking forward to press the home advantage and gain a substantial lead, while the Munich side will try to kill off the semi final contest in the first leg itself, like they did against Barcelona last season.

The recent form clearly favours Real Madrid. They have been playing sparkling football of late. They managed to maintain momentum in spite of the injury-forced absence of Cristiano Ronaldo. Bayern, on the other hand, is searching for the lost mojo. The players appear to have lost their rhythm once they won the German Bundesliga crown a few weeks ago. Ever since that, they have lost twice, drawn once and won only once.

Bayern Munich have a 6-3 advantage in the H2H record between these teams in the last 10 games. Most of these matches were close affairs, with the 2-1 scoreline featuring five times.

The home side has players in the peak of their prowess: Gareth Bale, Ángel Di María, Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. Ronaldo, who was suffering from an injury, has been rested for a couple of games, specifically for ensuring his participation in this match.

Bayern have some injury worries. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and playmaker Thiago Alcantara are unlikely starters. Rafinha and Toni Kroos will come back from suspension. They will expect Arjen Robben, Thomas Müller, and Mario Mandzukic to provide the attacking thrust, for Franck Ribéry and Bastian Schweinsteiger are not in the best of forms.

Real Madrid-Bayern Munich Prediction

Pep Guardiola has a great record against Real as the Barca coach. Can he repeat the same with the German powerhouse? The answer is yes, he has the squad for it. But the Real Madrid squad is stronger than what Guardiola faced in his time. The match could be a close affair, don’t be surprised if the match ends in a draw.

Real Madrid or Draw 1.42 @ Bet365

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