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Where to watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich live stream, TV channel, lineups, Champions League semi-final prediction

Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich in the crucial UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg on May 8th.

Los Blancos secured a 2-2 draw at Bayern last week, while Vinicius Junior's brace secured a draw at the Allianz Arena.

Carlo Ancelotti's side secured the La Liga title at the weekend and will now turn their full attention to European matters in the coming weeks.

The Sporting News takes a look at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it worldwide, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Kick-off time

This Champions League clash will take place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain and begins on Wednesday, May 8th at 9:00 p.m. local time.

This is how this period is reflected in some of the most important areas:

Date Kick-off time
USA Wed, May 8th 3:00 p.m. ET
Canada Wed, May 8th 3:00 p.m. ET
United Kingdom Wed, May 8th 8:00 p.m. BST
India Thu, May 9th 12:30 PM IST

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich live stream, TV channel

Here's how you can watch this Champions League game in select areas of the world's major regions:


UNITED STATES: Champions League games can be streamed on Paramount+ (English). New users can currently get a FREE seven-day trial. This game will have additional broadcast options on TUDN and CBS, with Fubo also streaming all the action from Madrid.

ViX and Univision are the go-to for Spanish subscribers.

Canada: Every Champions League game is broadcast live on DAZN.

UNITED KINGDOM: This game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and streamed on Discovery+. Every UEFA Champions League and Europa League game this season is available on TNT Sports for just £30.99/month.

India: JioTV and Sony LIV are the live streaming options for this match.

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Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Lineups, team news

Ancelotti did not raise any new injury concerns ahead of this game David Alaba the only long-term absentee.

The Italian coach has already confirmed Andriy Lunin I'll start again from the beginning Thibaut Courtois with Dani Carvajal back from lockdown.

Real Madrid predicted the formation (4-3-3 from right to left): Lunin (TW) – Carvajal, Nacho, Rüdiger, Mendy – Kroos, Bellingham, Camavinga – Valverde, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo.

Real Madrid substitutes (12): TBC

Portugal international Raphael Guerreiro was ruled out for the remainder of the season Matthijs de Ligt classified as doubtful by Thomas Tuchel.

Eric Dier is expected to keep his starting position Alphonso Davies replaces Guerreiro as left-back.

Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Neuer (TW) – Kimmich, Dier, Kim, Davies – Goretzka, Laimer – Sane, Muller, Musiala – Kane.

Bayern Munich substitutes (12): TBC

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Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich forecast

With away goals no longer playing a role in Champions League games, this competition is perfectly set up as Tuchel travels to Madrid.

However, Real Madrid's home record remains incredible, with no defeat in any competition since April 2023, and Ancelotti's squad is built to shine on these big nights.

Forecast: Real Madrid 2:1 Bayern Munich