FC Bayern Munich is set to face Real Madrid away in the Champions League quarter-finals. We examine coach Vincent Kompany’s potential starting lineup and the current squad status.
The highly anticipated first leg of the Champions League quarter-final between Real Madrid and FC Bayern Munich will take place on Tuesday, April 7th, at 9 PM (CET) at the Bernabéu. The return leg is scheduled for April 15th in Munich.
Team News and Player Availability
FC Bayern Munich showed an impressive comeback against SC Freiburg over the weekend, winning 3-2 after being two goals down. Fortunately, there were no new injuries. For the match against Real Madrid, Vincent Kompany has almost a full squad to choose from; only reserve goalkeeper Sven Ulreich is out due to adductor problems.
Harry Kane, who missed the Freiburg game due to an ankle injury, is fit again and participated in Monday’s final training session. The majority of the squad is available to Kompany.
FC Bayern’s Predicted Lineup against Real Madrid:
Neuer — Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer — Kimmich, Goretzka — Olise, Karl, Luis Diaz — Kane
Key Match Information
- Match: Real Madrid vs. FC Bayern Munich
- Competition: Champions League
- Round: Quarter-finals, First Leg
- Date: April 7, 2026
- Time: 9 PM (CET)
- Venue: Bernabeu, Madrid
Overview of CL First Leg Matches
| Date | Kick-off | Home Team | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 7 | 9 PM | Real Madrid | FC Bayern |
| April 7 | 9 PM | Sporting Lisbon | Arsenal |
| April 8 | 9 PM | PSG | Liverpool |
| April 8 | 9 PM | FC Barcelona | Atletico Madrid |