Real Madrid take on Bayern Munich in a crucial UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg.
Los Blancos secured a 2-2 draw in Bavaria last week as Vinicius Junior's double sealed a draw at the Allianz Arena.
Carlo Ancelotti's side sealed the La Liga title over the weekend and they will now be fully focused on European matters in the coming weeks.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it in Australia, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich kick off time
This Champions League clash takes place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain and kicks off on Wednesday, May 8 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
The match will air in Australia at 5:00 a.m. AEST on Thursday, May 9.
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich live stream, TV channel
The second leg of Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich will air exclusively on Stan Sport in Australia.
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Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich lineups, team news
Ancelotti has not flagged up any fresh injury concerns ahead of this game with David Alaba the only long-term absentee.
The Italian coach has already confirmed Andriy Lunin will start over the fit-again Thibaut Courtois with Dani Carvajal back from suspension.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Lunin (GK) — Carvajal, Nacho, Rudiger, Mendy — Kroos, Bellingham, Camavinga — Valverde, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo.
Real Madrid subs (12): TBC
Portugal international Raphael Guerreiro has been ruled out for the rest of the season with Matthijs de Ligt rated as doubtful by Thomas Tuchel.
Eric Dier is expected to keep his starting spot with Alphonso Davies replacing Guerreiro at left-back.
Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Neuer (GK) — Kimmich, Dier, Kim, Davies — Goretzka, Laimer — Sane, Muller, Musiala — Kane.
Bayern Munich subs (12): TBC
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich prediction
With away goals no longer a consideration in Champions League matches, this contest is perfectly poised, as Tuchel heads to Madrid.
However, Real Madrid's home record remains incredible, with no defeat in any competition since April 2023, and Ancelotti's squad is built to shine on these big nights.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich
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