Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich prediction 07.04.2026 | UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid
Kick off:
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Bayern Munich
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3.07
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4.23
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2.21
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- Competition: UEFA Champions League, Quarterfinals
- Date: 7th April, 2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Bernabéu
The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals deliver one of European football’s most iconic fixtures as Real Madrid host Bayern Munich for the first leg of their 2025/26 knockout tie. This matchup brings together two of the most decorated clubs in Champions League history, combining 21 European titles and decades of elite-level rivalry.
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Real Madrid
2 : 1
Bayern Munich
Champions League
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Bayern Munich
2 : 2
Real Madrid
Champions League
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Bayern Munich
3 : 1
Real Madrid
International Champions Cup
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Real Madrid
2 : 2
Bayern Munich
Champions League
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Bayern Munich
1 : 2
Real Madrid
Champions League
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Real Madrid
4 : 2
Bayern Munich
Champions League
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich share the most frequent rivalry in UEFA club competition history, meeting 28 times in the European Cup/Champions League. The Spanish giants hold a slight advantage with 13 wins compared to Bayern’s 11, alongside four draws.
Real have also dominated recent encounters, remaining unbeaten in the last nine meetings (seven wins and two draws) and winning the previous four knockout ties between the clubs, including the 2023/24 semifinal. Historically, Madrid have been particularly strong at home, winning seven of their last eight Bernabéu meetings against Bayern.
Real Madrid team overview
Real Madrid enter this quarterfinal with a strong Champions League campaign. They have won nine of their 12 matches in the competition: their home form has been particularly impressive, with five wins in six Champions League games at the Bernabéu this season. Madrid’s knockout pedigree is also evident, having won 12 of their last 14 Champions League knockout ties and eliminating Manchester City 5-1 on aggregate in the round of 16.
However, recent domestic form has been mixed, including a defeat to Mallorca, but the squad remains confident heading into this fixture. Nonetheless, Alvaro Arbeloa’s men face selection concerns with several key players (Thibaut Courtois) potentially unavailable due to injuries and suspensions, which could affect midfield stability and attacking depth. Despite these setbacks, their ability to score consistently - with no goalless European match in 68 games - underlines their offensive reliability in big matches.
Last matches of Real Madrid
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Mallorca
2 : 1
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Real Madrid
3 : 2
Atletico Madrid
La Liga
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Manchester City
1 : 2
Real Madrid
Champions League
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Real Madrid
4 : 1
Elche
La Liga
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Real Madrid
3 : 0
Manchester City
Champions League
Real Madrid lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Andriy Lunin
Defenders
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12
Trent Alexander-Arnold
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22
Antonio Rüdiger
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24
Dean Huijsen
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20
Fran García
Midfielders
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45
Thiago Pitarch
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14
Aurélien Tchouaméni
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8
Federico Valverde
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15
Arda Güler
Forwards
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21
Brahim Díaz
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7
Vinicius Júnior
Bayern Munich team overview
Bayern Munich arrive with one of the most dominant statistical profiles in the competition. The Bundesliga leaders have won nine of their ten Champions League matches this season and scored 32 goals, demonstrating mindblowing attacking efficiency. Their 10-2 aggregate victory over Atalanta in the round of 16 showcased their offensive firepower and tactical cohesion under pressure. Bayern have also lost only one of their last eight away Champions League matches, indicating strong performances on the road.
Momentum is on Bayern’s side following a dramatic comeback victory over Freiburg at the weekend, reinforcing squad confidence ahead of the Madrid clash. The main concern revolves around player fitness, with Harry Kane facing an ankle issue and Jamal Musiala managing recovery from tendon problems, though key players are expected to return to strengthen the lineup. Kane’s record of 14 goals in his last 13 Champions League appearances remains a major attacking threat for the German side.
Last matches of Bayern Munich
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SC Freiburg
2 : 3
Bayern Munich
Bundesliga
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Bayern Munich
4 : 0
FC Union Berlin
Bundesliga
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Bayern Munich
4 : 1
Atalanta
Champions League
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Bayer Leverkusen
1 : 1
Bayern Munich
Bundesliga
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Atalanta
1 : 6
Bayern Munich
Champions League
Bayern Munich lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Manuel Neuer
Defenders
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44
Josip Stanišić
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3
Min-jae Kim
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4
Jonathan Tah
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20
Tom Bischof
Midfielders
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45
Aleksandar Pavlović
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8
Leon Goretzka
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22
Raphaël Guerreiro
Forwards
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14
Luis Díaz
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42
Lennart Karl
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9
Harry Kane
Prediction
As usual, a closely contested match is expected. Real Madrid’s home resilience may give them a slight edge, but Bayern’s attacking prowess should ensure they remain firmly in the tie. Still, Real’s current record of seven wins at the Bernabéu in the last eight head-to-head meetings with Bayern makes them slight favourites heading into this clash.
Prediction: Real Madrid win or draw (double chance 1x).
Three reasons we expect Double chance 1x
- Real Madrid have recorded seven wins from the last eight direct meetings with Bayern at the Bernabéu.
- Real are also unbeaten in their last nine head-to-head matchups with Bayern (home and away).
- Real have won 11 of their last 12 games at the Bernabéu across all competitions.
Main prediction Real Madrid - Bayern Munich
Real Madrid win or draw (1X)
Best Odds:
22bet
1.75
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich standings in Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 23 - 4 | +19 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22 - 8 | +14 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 20 - 8 | +12 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 - 7 | +10 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 22 - 14 | +8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 - 10 | +7 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 - 11 | +6 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 - 9 | +6 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 21 - 12 | +9 | 15 |
| 10 | Inter | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 - 7 | +8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint Germain | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 21 - 11 | +10 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 - 7 | +10 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14 - 10 | +4 | 13 |
| 14 | Atlético Madrid | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 - 15 | +2 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 - 10 | 0 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 - 14 | -1 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19 - 17 | +2 | 11 |
| 18 | Olympiacos F.C. | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 - 14 | -4 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 - 17 | -2 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 - 11 | -2 | 10 |
| 21 | Monaco | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 - 14 | -6 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabağ | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 - 21 | -8 | 10 |
| 23 | Bodø / Glimt | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 - 15 | -1 | 9 |
| 24 | Benfica | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 - 12 | -2 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique Marseille | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 - 14 | -3 | 9 |
| 26 | Pafos FC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 - 11 | -3 | 9 |
| 27 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 - 17 | -9 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 - 16 | 0 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 - 14 | -5 | 8 |
| 30 | Napoli | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 - 15 | -6 | 8 |
| 31 | FC København | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 - 21 | -9 | 8 |
| 32 | Ajax | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 - 21 | -13 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 - 21 | -11 | 4 |
| 34 | Slavia Praha | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 - 19 | -14 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 - 18 | -13 | 1 |
| 36 | Kairat | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 - 22 | -15 | 1 |