Bayern looking to end poor run against Real Madrid

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are back at it in the Champions League, meeting in the quarterfinals on Tuesday for their sixth knockout-stage meeting in 14 seasons.

Bayern is looking to turn its fortunes around against Madrid after the Spanish powerhouse won four of their five two-leg matchups since the 2011-12 season.

It happened once in the quarterfinals and three times in the semifinals, most recently in 2024. Bayern won in the 2012 semifinals after a penalty shootout.

Bayern striker Harry Kane missed the team’s Bundesliga match last weekend but is expected to be available for the game at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium after he trained with the squad on Monday.

Coach Vincent Kompany said he will wait until closer to the game to decide on whether to use the England captain.

Bayern eliminated Atalanta in the last 16, while Madrid got past Manchester City. Bayern is unbeaten in its last 13 games in all competitions, with 11 wins, while Madrid is coming off a 2-1 loss at Mallorca on Saturday that hurt its La Liga title hopes.