Real Madrid welcome Bayern Munich to the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night in a first-leg clash of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final.The two European giants will meet in the European Cup/Champions League for the 29th team. Real lead the head-to-head with 13 wins to Bayern’s nine.Real Madrid are also on a nine-match undefeated run against Bayern in the Champions League since 2012.Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich – Match preview and team newsDate: Tuesday, 7th April.Kick-off: 8pm BST.Venue: Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Real Madrid team newsReal Madrid faces several selection headaches. Thibaut Courtois is sidelined for approximately six weeks due to a thigh injury; this leaves Andriy Lunin to take the reins in goal for this crucial first leg.Adding to the medical room concerns, Rodrygo remains out with a knee injury. Jude Bellingham will be managed cautiously after his hamstring issue.While Bellingham has been included in the squad, there are strong indications that he may start on the bench to manage his fitness levels.Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos are two more players that remains a doubt for this match.On a more positive note, Federico Valverde is set to return to the starting XI after serving a domestic suspension, and Vinícius Junior is expected to join the attack alongside Kylian Mbappe after being partially rested over the weekend.However, the team must play with caution, as six key players including Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Junior, Aurelien Tchouameni, Alvaro Carreras, and Dean Huijsen—will miss the second leg if booked tonight.Bayern Munich team newsBayern Munich enter this clash in a much more stable position regarding player availability, providing manager Vincent Kompany with several tactical options.The headline news for the German giants is the return of star striker Harry Kane, who travelled with the squad and participated in Monday’s training session after recovering from a minor ankle injury that kept him out of the recent fixture against Freiburg.While his match fitness will be assessed right up until kick-off, he is expected to be available for selection.Further boosting the squad are Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich, both of whom have served their European suspensions and are ready to bolster the midfield and attack.Manuel Neuer and Alphonso Davies are also back to full fitness. The only notable absentee for the visitors is reserve goalkeeper Sven Ulreich, who is out with a muscle tear.Despite this depth, Konrad Laimer and Dayot Upamecano remain at risk of suspension for the second leg if they receive a booking tonight. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});FormReal MadridReal Madrid enters this quarter-final in a state of domestic flux under manager Álvaro Arbeloa. Their last result was a deflating 2-1 loss to Mallorca on April 4, which allowed Barcelona to extend their lead in La Liga to seven points.This defeat has intensified the pressure on their European campaign, effectively making the Champions League their primary path to silverware this season. Despite league struggles, their continental form remains strong, having recently eliminated Manchester City.Bayern MunichBayern Munich arrives in Madrid as one of Europe’s most in-form teams, currently boasting a 13-match unbeaten run across all competitions. Their last outing was a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Freiburg on April 4, secured by a 99th-minute winner from Lennart Karl.This dramatic win maintained their nine-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga and provided a massive psychological boost, with players expressing a feeling of “invincibility” heading into tonight’s high-stakes clash.Predicted lineupsReal Madrid: Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Pitarch, Guler; Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.Bayern Munich: Neuer; Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Jackson (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});How to watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich?In the UK, Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich is on TNT Sports, with coverage starting at 7:00 pm BST on TNT Sports 1. It is also listed as available to stream on HBO Max in the UK.Read Also – Manchester United join clubs tracking Blackburn teenagerSee More – Chelsea set sights on Sunderland shot-stopper for summer dealFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube The post Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich – Match preview and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.