Real Madrid draw Bayern
Real Madrid are set to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals — billed as a classic 'Bestia Negra' rematch that arrives as Real navigate four LaLiga matches after the international break. The tie is now a major focus for both clubs as they manage tight schedules. (marca.com) (realmadrid.com)
First leg at the Santiago Bernabéu is scheduled for Tuesday 7 April, 21:00 CET; the return leg at the Allianz Arena is set for Wednesday 15 April, 21:00 CET. (realmadrid.com) Real Madrid play Mallorca at Son Moix on Saturday 4 April — three days before the Bernabéu tie — and host Girona on Friday 10 April, three days after the first leg, compressing two LaLiga fixtures around the first Champions League match. (realmadrid.com) Bayern arrive having posted a 10–2 aggregate in the last 16 against Atalanta, including a 6–1 win in Bergamo on 10 March and a 4–1 victory at the Allianz on 18 March. (espn.com 1) (espn.com 2) Harry Kane scored twice in the second leg against Atalanta and reached his 50th Champions League goal during the 4–1 win that completed the 10–2 tie. (beinsports.com) Real progressed from the round of 16 with a 5–1 aggregate win over Manchester City after a 3–0 first‑leg victory at the Bernabéu on 11 March (Federico Valverde hat‑trick) and a 2–1 win at the Etihad on 17 March (Vinícius Júnior brace). (espn.com 1) (espn.com 2) The two clubs have met 28 times in official competition in European play, with Real Madrid recording 13 wins, Bayern 11 and four draws in their head‑to‑head record. (uefa.com)
