Bayern Munich take on Real Madrid in the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League semi finals, in what promises to be a clash of two European behemoths. Both teams are European royalty, and will be in it to win. The first leg takes place at the Allianz Arena. Stick with BFW for full match coverage, analysis, and everything else you could want!
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Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: 2018 Champions League semi finals leg 1 match coverage
Everything you need to know about the game, all in one place!
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April 26, 2018
Bayern face UEFA fine and investigation for pitch invaders, offensive banner
As if losing the game was not bad enough, Bayern stand to be punished for somehow allowing half a dozen people to storm the field.
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April 26, 2018
Daily Schmankerl: Boateng to United; Carvajal injured; Lewandowski as Real's “stopgap”
Season-ending injuries and pathetic performances cannot stop the churning of the rumor mill.
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April 26, 2018
A disappointing loss, but the contest is far from over for Bayern Munich
Bayern pushed Real Madrid to its limit and still came up short, but that does not mean their hope of winning the Champions League is dead.
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April 26, 2018
Injury Report: Arjen Robben undergoes MRI
Bild’s video shows the Dutchman walking hastily away from reporters while carrying what were thought to be MRI results.
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April 26, 2018
Arjen Robben, Jerome Boateng, and Javi Martinez leave match injured (update!)
Jerome Boateng likely suffered a serious muscular injury, while Javi Martinez should be fit for the return leg. Arjen Robben is questionable, but not definitively out.
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April 26, 2018
Match Observations: Bayern Munich’s 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League
There is still hope to overturn the first leg deficit.
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April 26, 2018
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid full time: Bayern fall to Real 2-1 in injury-filled match
Bayern had a multitude of chances, but only Joshua Kimmich’s solo goal crossed the line.
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April 25, 2018
Update: Alaba is out; James and Robben start over Thiago
A report by Bild, states that the Austrian is not expected to be in the starting XI today and Rafinha will take his place.
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April 25, 2018
Daily Schmankerl: Bale intrigued by Bayern; Zizou goes “blue”; and Kimmich’s faulty wardrobe as a kid
It’s Match Day Mayhem!!!! All the news is building into a powder keg that will burst later today! Gareth Bale likes Bayern; Jupp shuns the team hotel; Zizou never wanted James gone; and more!
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April 25, 2018
Hummels: I’ve identified patterns in Ronaldo’s game
Bayern Munich’s top center-back has done his homework ahead of his latest duel with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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April 25, 2018
Sven Ulreich praised by teammates and management prior to career-defining game
Sven Ulreich has had a great season that has seen the keeper step into the role usually occupied by Manuel Neuer. Ulreich is set to start against Real Madrid with expectations naturally at an all time high.
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April 24, 2018
Jupp Heynckes’s final lineup ahead of Real Madrid
If the lineup Jupp Heynckes used in training actually starts against Real Madrid, what could we expect?
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April 24, 2018
Jerome Boateng, Joshua Kimmich discuss stopping Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid
It’s no easy task by any stretch of the imagination, but Bayern are determined to silence to Portuguese ace.
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April 24, 2018
Daily Schmankerl: Lewy and Madrid; Carvajal shows respect; Bayern likes Bobsin; Carlo getting back in the game
In case you need a break from our wall-to-wall Real Madrid coverage, here's an article that includes at least two non-Madrid pieces!
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April 24, 2018
James and Arjen Robben feature in final training, while David Alaba sat out
Only Jupp Heynckes knows what the starting XI will look like tomorrow against Real Madrid, but reports out of practice might have given us a hint.
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April 23, 2018
James Rodriguez or Arjen Robben: Who should start against Real Madrid?
A complicated decision may decide the outcome of the tie.
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April 23, 2018
How should Bayern Munich line up against Real Madrid?
There may not be a more hotly debated topic until game time and we asked our staff to take a run at getting inside the mind of Jupp Heynckes.
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April 23, 2018
Update: David Alaba is “confident” after training
Alaba completed practice this morning and might be ready to shake off his "questionable" status for Real Madrid.
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April 23, 2018
Daily Schmankerl: Bjorn Kuipers appointed to referee Bayern vs. Real; Paulinho on the radar; and more!
We made it seven straight days!
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April 23, 2018
Uli Hoeness and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge expect better refereeing than last year vs. Real Madrid
The burden is on UEFA to ensure that the officiating of their marquee matches is as good as the teams playing.
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April 22, 2018
Zidane issues sprint ban for Ronaldo, Hoeneß makes controversial remark ahead of the Champions League clash
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have their own ways of staying fresh for the Champions League.
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April 22, 2018
What does Jupp Heynckes have in mind for Real Madrid?
Saturday’s lineup against Hannover 96 was a creative grouping by the Bayern Munich manager and could give some clues as to who will be in the starting XI against Los Blancos.
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April 19, 2018
Real Talk: Champions League Q & A with Managing Madrid
We asked our friends at Managing Madrid for their take on a number of questions on our mind as we look ahead to Bayern Munich’s fiercest Champions League rivals.