Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Real Madrid - Champions League
After besting Arsenal over two legs in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Bayern Munich's attention now turns to Real Madrid.
Thomas Tuchel's side are in danger of going the entire season without a trophy having been knocked off their Bundesliga title perch by the still unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen. There will also be no success in the DFB Pokal either — owing to a surprise elimination to third-tier FC Saarbrucken last November — meaning it's Champions League glory or bust in Harry Kane's first year in Munich.
The Bavarian giants have huge European pedigree but come up against the most successful team in Champions League history — Madrid booked their place in the last four by taking out reigning champions Manchester City.
Here's how Tuchel and Bayern could line up for the second leg of their semi at the Allianz Arena.
GK: Manuel Neuer — The goalkeeping legend took the record for most clean sheets in Champions League history after shutting out Arsenal. Just another string to his ridiculously talented bow.
RB: Joshua Kimmich - Has reverted to playing at right-back to aid Bayern's cause and propelled his team into the semi-finals with a powerful header against Arsenal.
CB: Kim Min-jae — With Matthijs de Ligt carted off against Eintracht Frankfurt with a potential knee ligament injury, the stage could be set for Kim — who has underwhelmed in Germany — to step up and deliver when his side needs it the most.
CB: Eric Dier - Did anybody really think Dier would be starting for Bayern in a Champions League semi-final? The fact Dier would probably answer no to that question says it all.
LB: Alphonso Davies — Back in the Champions League fold after missing the second leg win over Arsenal through suspension.
DM: Leon Goretzka — The
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