Where to watch Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid in Australia: Live stream, TV channel, lineups, prediction for Champions League semifinal

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Bayern Munich play host to Real Madrid in a huge UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg.

Los Blancos battled through a marathon win over holders Manchester City in the previous round as Bayern Munich knocked out Premier League leaders Arsenal.

With Bayern Munich's Bundesliga title challenge already ended by Bayer Leverkusen, the Champions League is their only route to a trophy this season, with Real Madrid closing in on a La Liga crown.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid kick off time

This Champions League clash takes place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany and kicks off on Tuesday, April 30 at 9:00 p.m. local time.

The match will air in Australia at 5:00 a.m. AEST on Wednesday, May 1.

Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid live stream, TV channel

The first leg of Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid will air exclusively on Stan Sport in Australia. 

If Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs offer a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favourite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.

Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid lineups, team news

Thomas Tuchel is battling against a growing injury list as he prepares for the biggest game of his season so far. Matthijs de Ligt and Konrad Laimer are set to miss out after suffering injuries in the weekend win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane are expected to return but winger Jamal Musiala is rated as doubtful by Tuchel ahead of this clash.

Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Neuer (GK) — Kimmich, Kim, Dier, Davies — Goretzka, Pavlovic — Sane, Gnabry, Guerreiro — Kane.

Bayern Munich subs (12): TBC

Real Madrid will be forced into one change, with Lucas Vazquez expected to cover for the suspended Dani Carvajal, due to a one-game suspension. Eder Militao is unlikely to be risked, with Nacho Fernandez starting at centre-back, and Thibaut Courtois is back in the matchday squad.

Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Lunin (GK) — Vazquez, Nacho, Rudiger, Mendy — Kroos, Camavinga, Bellingham — Valverde, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.

Real Madrid subs (12): TBC

Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid prediction

Bayern's injuries and overall mixed form make it difficult to tip them as winners of this tie despite boasting home advantage. Tuchel's charges got the job done against Arsenal, but Real Madrid offer a different proposition.

Ancelotti will be on the brink of winning La Liga by the end of next weekend and the Italian will be happy to take something back to Madrid for the second leg.

Prediction: Bayern Munich 1-1 Real Madrid

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Feargal is a content producer for The Sporting News.