Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Predictions - April 7, 2026

Real Madrid will be looking to assert control from the start as they host Bayern Munich in what is going to be a blockbuster UEFA Champions League clash. Estadio Santiago Bernabéu has been one of the toughest places to visit during European football. Alvaro Arbeloa’s men will be eager to work on that home advantage, while the Bavarians have seen some issues in the defensive back. Los Blancos will be looking to take this one 

Match info: Champions League Quarter-final 1^st leg

Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Time: 8 pm Nigerian time

Real Madrid welcome Bayern Munich to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

The two sides have faced one another more than any other pairing in the competition's history, with Tuesday's clash marking their 29th meeting.

Head-to-head:

• Real Madrid have won 13 of the 28 UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.

• Bayern Munich recorded 11 victories.

• The remaining three clashes ended in draws.

• Real Madrid scored 45 goals, while Bayern Munich hit the back of the net 42 times.

• Real Madrid have won four of their last five matches.

• Bayern Munich are unbeaten in their last five fixtures.

• The Bavarians have failed to secure a win in their last two outings against Los Blancos.

• Eight of their last 10 encounters produced at least three goals.

Form:

• Real Madrid in the Champions League: L-W-W-W-W

• Real Madrid in all competitions: W-W-W-W-L

• Bayern Munich in the Champions League: W-W-W-W-W

• Bayern Munich in all competitions: W-D-W-W-W

Team News:

• Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo are injured, keeping them out of action for Real Madrid. Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad due to their fitness issues.

• Bayern Munich will not have Sven Ulreich and David Santos in action. They are injured. Wisdom Mike and Cassiano Kiala are out for the season. Harry Kane is likely to return to the squad here.

Player(s) to watch:

• Vinicius Junior will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Real Madrid. He has scored four goals in the last two fixtures for his club and will be eager to help his side yet again. Alongside Kylian Mbappe, Vini Jr. is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

• Michael Olise is going to have a crucial role to play in the final third for Bayern Munich. He will be leading the attack from the right and is surely going to create issues for Los Blancos. From scoring goals to creating innovative plays, the 24-year-old Frenchman has been performing well for the Bavarians this season.