Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich are fixtures that dominate European headlines. How do the Spanish giants fare against Bundesliga heavyweights?

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host Bayern for their first leg clash.

The quarterfinals get underway this afternoon.

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich renew their Champions League rivalry in a clash of two major heavyweights

Graham HunterApr 6, 2026, 04:05 AM ETCloseGraham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Li...

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Everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final

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