Bayern’s injury crisis is the team’s biggest problem ahead of what would otherwise be a match for the ages against Real Madrid, the most successful team in the history of European club football. This home leg of the Bavarians’ encounter with Los Blancos will be by far the greatest highlight of what has been a lackluster season up to now. Last Word on Football brings you our Bayern Munich predicted lineup for the game.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup vs Real Madrid
How Bayern Munich Have Lined Up Recently
Bayern began its 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt with Manuel Neuer in goal. Joshua Kimmich and Noussair Mazraoui started on the flanks, as Eric Dier was the centre-back alongside Matthijs de Ligt.
Konrad Laimer played in the holding midfield role next to Leon Goretzka. Thomas Müller, Maxim Choupo-Moting, Raphael Guerreiro and Harry Kane were the starting front four.
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That means that coach Thomas Tuchel changed relatively little from the Union Berin game a week before, compared to the rotation of previous matches. Nonetheless, there were still four changes made. Alphonso Davies, Min-jae Kim, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Mathys Tel went out for Mazraoui, de Ligt, Laimer as well as Guerreiro. Unfortunately, it ended up being De Ligt and Laimer who had to leave the match injured.
Bayern Munich Recent Form and Tactics
When just looking at the team’s form, while disregarding the quality of some of the previous opponents as well as the injury crisis, one would have to say that Bayern are ready for Real Madrid. Given that the domestic season is one to forget, the Bavarians still have proven their quality in Europe this term, with only one or two performances that were below expectations.
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Real Madrid are nonetheless a level above sides like even Arsenal, let alone the other teams Bayern have faced in the UEFA Champions League this season. The German titleholders are aware of the threat that Real pose, particularly in transition. For that reason, they will need to adjust tactically, especially in terms of when and how to press.
Bayern Munich Injuries to Consider
In the last training session before the match, de Ligt, Kingsley Coman, Bouna Sarr, and Sacha Boey were unavailable due to injury. That is a strong indication that those players will also miss Tuesday’s game.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup vs Real Madrid
Neuer, Kimmich, Kim, Dier, Mazraoui, Laimer, Goretzka, Sané, Musiala, Guerreiro, Kane.
