Bayern Munich and Real Madrid head into a mouthwatering UEFA Champions League semifinal with 20 European titles between them.
Each side overcame Premier League opposition in the form of Arsenal and Manchester City respectively to set up this clash of historical giants.
Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid are on the cusp of being confirmed as LaLiga champions, while Bayern have endured a season of toil domestically, losing out on the Bundesliga title for the first time since 2011/12 to Xabi Alonso's still-undefeated Bayer Leverkusen side.
Madrid and Bayern are fighting for the right to face the winner of the other semifinal between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund in next month's final at Wembley.
The Sporting News has the latest team news ahead of the showdown at the Allianz Arena and confirmed starting lineups for both teams.
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Bayern vs Real Madrid lineups, starting 11, team news
Thomas Tuchel was battling against a significant injury list as he prepared for the biggest game of his season so far. Matthijs de Ligt missed out but Konrad Laimer recovered to start following their respective setbacks during the weekend win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Jamal Musiala also overcame fitness doubts to join Leroy Sane and the recalled Thomas Muller in support of Harry Kane in attack.
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1 right to left): Neuer (GK) — Kimmich, Kim, Dier, Davies — Goretzka, Laimer— Sane, Muller, Musiala — Kane.
Bayern Munich subs (12): Peretz (GK), Ulreich, Upamecano, Gnabry, Choupo-Moting, Bryan, Davies, Guerreiro, Tel, Pavlovic.
Carlo Ancelotti selected club captain Nacho to partner Antonio Rudiger at centre-back. That freed up Aurelien Tchouameni for midfield duties, with Eduardo Camavinga having to be content with a place among the substitutes.
Lucas Vazquez came in for the suspended Dani Carvajal at right back. Jude Bellingham started as expected after his recent stomach bug.
Real Madrid confirmed XI (4-3-1-2 right to left): Lunin (GK) — Vazquez, Nacho, Rudiger, Mendy — Valverde, Kroos, Tchouameni — Bellingham — Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid subs (12): Courtois (GK), Kepa (GK), Militao, Modric, Camavinga, Joselu, Ceballos, Fran Garcia, Brahim, Guler
STREAM: UEFA Champions League action LIVE on Paramount+ in the US
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Champions League match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | TUDN USA, CBS, Univision | Paramount+, TUDN App, ViX, Univision NOW, Fubo |
| Canada | — | |
| UK | TNT Sports 1 | discovery+ |
| India | — | JioTV, Sony LIV |
| Australia | — | Stan Sport |
USA: Champions League matches are available to stream on Paramount+ (English). New users can currently get a FREE seven-day trial. For this game there will be additional broadcast options on TUDN and CBS with Fubo also streaming all the action from Munich.
ViX an Univision is the place to go for Spanish subscribers.
Canada: Every Champions League game streams live on DAZN.
UK: This match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and streamed on discovery+. Every UEFA Champions League and Europa League match this season is available on TNT Sports for only £30.99 / month.
India: JioTV and Sony LIV are the live streaming options for this game.
Australia: Stan Sport has the rights to Champions League games.
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