The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Spain will host a thrilling UEFA Champions League semi-final second-leg match on Wednesday, featuring a clash between two of European soccer's giants: Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
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With the teams deadlocked at 2-2 after the clash at the Allianz Arena in Munich, history suggests that the game is poised to be a thriller at Madrid.
The road to the semifinal has been marked by intense preparation and tactical recalibrations. For Bayern Munich, the mission is clear. Despite a disappointing domestic season, their Champions League campaign has been nothing short of resilient.
On the other hand, Real Madrid, fresh from securing their 36th LaLiga title, enters the contest with a mix of confidence and caution. Los Blancos are determined to extend their record with a 15th Champions League title.
The tactical battle between the two coaches will be pivotal. Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid has shown a knack for leveraging big-game moments, a trait that Thomas Tuchel is keenly aware of.
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"I think it'll be a very complex game, with different phases. In the phases where you have the momentum, you need luck to be on your side, precision and conviction. Then anything's possible," Tuchel stated, emphasizing his team's focus.
The return of key players like Dani Carvajal for Real Madrid boosts their lineup, providing experience and depth. Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior, who made significant contributions in the first leg, could also be key for the Spanish team.
"Real Madrid and Bayern are similar clubs, both have a great tradition and history in the European Cup. We respect them too because they did very well and better than us in the first leg,"Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti told the media.
From Bayern's camp, hopes may rest on the shoulders of players like Leroy Sané and Harry Kane, who made their contributions to the scoresheet in the first leg in Munich.
The team that wins the contest will face German club Borussia Dortmund, who defeated book-favorites Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 on the aggregate score in the first semifinal on Tuesday.
The final will be held at Wembley Stadium in London, England on June 10.
How to watch the second leg semi-final
In the United States, CBS and CBS Sports Network will broadcast Wednesday's match at 3 p.m. ET. The game will also be available for live streaming on Paramount+, Fubo, and CBS Sports Golazo.
For Spanish-language coverage, Univision will be airing the match, and it can be streamed on Vix+.
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