Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
Competition: Champions League − 2013/2014 − Semi-finals (second leg)
Competition: Champions League − 2013/2014 − Semi-finals (second leg)
Bayern Munich have a one goal deficit to overcome when they host Real
Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on
Tuesday.
Title defender Bayern Munich were the dominant team in
the first leg in Madrid last week, had 79 percent possession at half
time, 15:3 corners at the end, but were not able to create any dangerous
goal scoring opportunities. Coach Pep Guardiola had started without
Champions League topscorer Thomas Müller, tried it with three defensive
midfielders instead, therefore Munich’s game lacked of creativity. The
team seemed not fully focused, stood too far away from their opponents
and had difficulties in the back. Also the remaining weak form of winger
Franck Ribery is a real problem for them at present. On Tuesday
however, we can expect a different Bayern Minjch side, they will be far more
concentrated and resolute on home soil.
Real Madrid team surprised last week when played defensive
tactics on the own ground. They stood in the back waiting for counter
attacks. And they got their opportunities, made the 1:0 with the first
chance in the 19th minute when Karim Benzema scored his first
goal after a goalless month. Cristiano Ronaldo right afterwards and
Gareth Bale in the second half had excellent chances to score another
goal but missed. On the other side the often criticized defence stood
very well, especially on the wings. We can expect Real to play similar
tactics on Tuesday, hoping to score an away goal that would force Bayern Munich
to score three times.
Probable lineups Bayern Munich: Neuer – Rafinha, Boateng, Dante, Alaba – Lahm, Schweinsteiger – Robben, T. Muller, Ribery – Mandzukic.
Probable lineups Real Madrid: Casillas – Carvajal, Pepe, S. Ramos, Marcelo – Xabi Alonso, Modric – Bale, do Maria, C.Ronaldo – Benzema (Isco).
Match date: Tuesday, 29 April 2014 - Kick Off Time: 20:45 GMT
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
