The finalists for the 2024 UEFA Champions League tournament are almost set.
The second leg of the European international club soccer tournament’s semifinals are this week. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich face off again at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid after a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Munich last week.
Los Blancos just clinched a 36th La Liga title on Sunday as they enter Wednesday’s Champions League clash. Real Madrid advanced to this point in the tournament after a 2-1 aggregate win in the round of 16 and a 4-3 win in penalties over Manchester City after a 4-4 aggregate draw in the quarterfinals.
Bayern Munich is second in the Bundesliga and had their 11-year run as champions of the Bundesliga snapped by still-unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen. Their Champions League trophy hopes are still alive after taking down Lazio in the round of 16 and Arsenal in the quarterfinals.
With a 2-2 aggregate score after the first leg, the winner of Wednesday’s match will advance to the Champions League final. Here’s everything to know about the game.
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Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich predictions
London Evening Standard: Real Madrid 3, Bayern Munich 1
Marc Mayo writes: “It feels foolish to discount Madrid in a Champions League knockout tie at the Bernabeu. Bayern threatened for large parts of the first leg but are a disjointed team under Tuchel and look too vulnerable defensively to promise a surprise victory.”
Covers.com: Real Madrid to win
Sam Farley writes: “This is a team of winners, who come into this in good form and who should have enough to get the job done.”
The Sporting News: Real Madrid 2, Bayern Munich 1
Kyle Bonn writes: “Madrid are the pick here even as Bayern should rack up a solid base of chances on net and maybe even profit on a few.”
CBS Sports: Real Madrid 2, Bayern Munich 1
Francesco Porzio writes: “Despite the incredible performance of Thomas Tuchel’s team in the first game in Munich, playing against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu the second leg is always the last thing you want to do in this sport. This is why I’m expecting Carlo Ancelotti and his team do it once again.”
Sportskeeda: Real Madrid 3, Bayern Munich 2
Aditya Hosangadi writes: “Bayern Munich are seasoned European campaigners and have a formidable squad on paper. Real Madrid are in better form, however, and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.”
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Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich: Odds and lines for Champions League match
Real Madrid are favorites to defeat Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s Champions League match according to the BetMGM soccer odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.
Odds listed are as of Tuesday.
How to watch Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich: TV channel and streaming
Date: Wednesday, May 8
Time: 3 p.m. ET/Noon PT
Location: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain
Cable TV: N/A
Streaming: Paramount+
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