German giants Bayern Munich and Spanish titans Real Madrid clash in the first leg of a thrilling semi-final at Allianz Arena on Tuesday night, both having dashed English hopes of Champions League stardom.
Thomas Tuchel’s side overcame Arsenal in the last eight, while the 14-time winners of Europe’s premier tournament eliminated holders Manchester City in a tense penalty shootout.
Deposed as perennial Bundesliga champions, eliminated from the DFB-Pokal by minnows Saarbrucken, and defeated by RB Leipzig in the Super Cup opener, Bayern’s hopes for Champions League glory serve as their sole redemption before Tuchel’s departure from Bavaria.
