In the semi-finals of the Champions League – behemoths race: “Bayern” or “Real”? | Sports

Both of them advanced to the semi-finals after defeating English clubs considered favorites.

After a difficult season, Bayern beat London’s Arsenal 3-2 in the quarter-finals and are currently on a 4-match winning streak in all competitions.

At that time, the royal “Real” has not lost 18 games in a row, is already holding the Spanish champions’ trophy in one hand, and in the quarter-final series after the drama of penalties, they defeated the defending champion Manchester City 4:3.

The paths of the famous clubs in Europe have crossed many times, but this time it will be the first meeting after a 6-year break.

Then, also in the semi-finals of the Champions League, Real won 4-3 on aggregate.

“A match against Carlo (Ancelotti) is always special. We will try to make life difficult for them. We will need the help of the home walls and the fans. I rate our chances and theirs equally. We are ready to fight,” said Bayern’s head coach Thomas Tuchel decisively.

However, according to experts and bookmakers, “Real” is considered the favorite of the duel. The Munich club continues to be torn apart by disagreements – Th. Tuchel is forced to publicly explain the statement of one of the managers, Uli Hoeness, that “Th. Tuchel does not improve the players”.

Not only that, it is already known that Th. Tuchel will leave the post of Bayern’s strategist after this season, and the Champions League is the last chance for the Bavarians to finish this season with a title – the 11-year streak of winning the national championship has already ended, a fiasco (with a loss to a third league club ) also ended the campaign in the German Cup.

“When you play against Real, you fight not only against the team, but also against the aura, the legend that surrounds them. But we will focus on the game. A great fight awaits”, hoped Th. Tuchel.

Real Madrid are the most successful club in the Champions League of all time with 14 titles, while Bayern are third in this list with 6 cups.

“We will face a big team with a lot of talent. We are confident in our strength, but we respect the opponent. Bayern are not having a great season, but they showed their quality in the two games against Arsenal. Bayern can counterattack very sharply, they have a lot of talent and the ability to play different football. But our goal is the final”, C. Ancelotti taught.

Scanpix/AP Photo/Carlo Ancelotti

When it comes to injuries, there are far more worries in the Bayern camp. Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman will miss the match through injury. Leroy Sane is racing against time but should be fit for the match. Matthijs de Ligts and Konrads Laimers were also injured over the weekend.

Real, who are firmly at the top of the Spanish league, had the luxury of resting their leaders at the weekend and will be without Dani Carvajal against Bayern tonight due to the suspension of Dani Carvajal.

The battle between Bayern and Real will take place tonight in Munich from 22:00.

Tomorrow, the second semi-final series will begin between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund.