Two European heavyweights will clash in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday night as Real Madrid host Bayern Munich.

The hosts defeated Manchester City in both legs of their round of 16 match, winning the tie 5-1 on aggregate.

Manager Alvaro Arbeloa’s side are preparing for their 22nd Champions League quarter-final off the back of a disappointing defeat away to Mallorca.

A 91st-minute winner saw Real Madrid forfeit ground to Barcelona in the La Liga title race, with the gap between the two sides now standing at five points.

Bayern Munich will travel to the Spanish capital for a match that sees these two sides meet for the 29th time in their history; no fixture in European history has been played more.

The German giants comprehensively thrashed Atalanta in the previous round of the tournament, defeating the Italians 10-2 on aggregate.

Manager Vincent Kompany’s side will arrive here unbeaten in 12 matches across all competitions and leading Borussia Dortmund by nine points at the top of the Bundesliga table.

What are the best bets for Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich?

Both teams to score

With 21 European Championship titles between these two sides, it is easy to see how competitive this game will be.

Both sides have shown scoring prowess in this competition, so backing both teams to score seems to be a certainty.

It has also landed in all seven of the latest head-to-head matches between these two teams.

Over 3.5 goals and Kylian Mbappe to score

I’m also going to take over 3.5 goals, as I can see this match being a European classic from the start.

Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane complete two of the top three highest scoring players in this season’s Champions League, so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them both score if Kane features.

Given his current injury status, err on the side of caution and back Mbappe.

Where can I watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich?

Paramount+, TUDN USA, ViX and Univision are also showing this match live in the United States. Kick-off is at 15:00 EST on Tuesday, April 7.

TNT Sports is the place to watch this match live in the United Kingdom. Kick-off is at 20:00 BST.

What is Real Madrid’s current form?

W-W-W-W-L

What is Bayern Munich’s current form?

W-D-W-W-W

What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?

08/05/24 – Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (Champions League – SF: 2nd leg)

30/04/24 – Bayern Munich 2-2 Real Madrid (Champions League – SF: 1st leg)

21/07/19 – Bayern Munich 3-1 Real Madrid (International Champions Cup)

01/05/18 – Real Madrid 2-2 Bayern Munich (Champions League – SF: 2nd leg)

25/04/18 – Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid (Champions League – SF: 1st leg)

What is Real Madrid’s predicted team?

Lunin – Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras – Valverde, Pitarch, Tchouameni, Guler – Mbappe, Vinicius Jr

Injured: Courtois, Mendy, Rodrygo

Doubt: Ceballos

What is Bayern Munich’s predicted team?

Neuer – Stanisic, Tah, Upamecano, Laimer – Kimmich, Pavlovic – Olise, Gnabry, Diaz – Kane

Injured: Ulreich, Mike, Daiber, Kiala

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