Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich preview

April 22, 2014
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Real Madrid vs BayernReal Madrid’s La Decima hopes will undergo a major test when they host holders Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals.

The Bavarians haven’t been too impressive of late and they will have to show improvement in order to record a good result at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid have shown massive improvement on the last season, with los Blancos impressing on all fronts this term.

Carlo Ancelotti’s charges have just won the first trophy of the campaign, having beaten arch rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, with Gareth Bale’s magnificent solo run proving the difference between the two sides.

Meanwhile, los Blancos face an uphill task in an attempt to lift the La Liga trophy as they sit six points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, albeit with a game in hand.

Nevertheless, winning the tenth European Champions Cup title remains the number one priority, although they will first have to eliminate holders Bayern Munich on the road to the trophy.

And with Real Madrid in pretty good form at the moment, you should know home win pays 2.40 (7/5) at Betfred.

Carlo Ancelotti has received a major boost as Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos and Marcelo resumed full training, but Gareth Bale has missed the session with a bout of flu.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): Casillas – Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos, Coentrao – Modric, Alonso, Di Maria – Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo.

Bayern Munich aim to become the first side in history to defend the Champions League trophy, but it is clear the Bavarians will not have an easy job.

After winning a historic treble of major titles last term, Pep Guardiola’s side are on the road to repeat the feat this season.

Bayern have already secured the Bundesliga title, while they will be vying Borussia Dortmund for the DFB Pokal title.

Meanwhile, they face Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals, and they are available at 3.00 (2/1) to win the first leg at Santiago Bernabeu.

Having missed the last two fixtures through a calf problem, Manuel Neuer is expected to return into action, with Lukas Raeder set to make way.

David Alaba and Diego Contento have resumed full training, but Thiago Alcantara and Xherdan Shaqiri remain on the sidelines.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Neuer – Rafinha, Boateng, Dante, Alaba – Schweinsteiger, Lahm – Robben, Muller, Ribery – Mandzukic.

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