Real Madrid host Bayern München at the Santiago Bernabéu for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday, 7 April. For viewers tuning in from the UK, the match begins at 20:00 GMT+1. The game will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and the HBO Max streaming platform.
This tie marks the 29th time these two clubs have played each other. Because of this, it is the most frequent fixture in the history of UEFA club competitions. Looking at past results, Real Madrid hold a narrow lead with 13 wins, compared to Bayern’s 11 victories. Currently managed by Álvaro Arbeloa, the Madrid team have advanced in their last four two-legged ties against the German side. Furthermore, they are unbeaten in their past nine European meetings. However, Vincent Kompany’s Bayern squad arrive in Spain in strong form, setting the stage for a highly competitive match.
Looking at their European campaigns this season, both teams have recorded impressive numbers. Real Madrid have secured nine wins and three defeats so far. During these games, they have scored 29 goals and conceded 14. Bayern München have also won nine times but have only lost one match. They have scored a total of 32 goals and conceded just 10, showing their strength at both ends of the pitch.
The match odds reflect how close this fixture is expected to be. For the first leg, Bayern are the slight favourites to win at 23/20. A Real Madrid victory is priced at 19/10, and a draw is set at 31/10.
In the combined markets, a Bayern win with both teams to score is 12/5. The same outcome for Real Madrid is available at 7/2.
Looking ahead to the next round, the odds for reaching the semi-finals have Bayern at 11/25 to qualify, compared to Real Madrid at 81/50. Finally, in the outright odds to win the Champions League trophy, Bayern are priced at 10/3, with Real Madrid currently at 8/1. Bet at bet365:
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