UEFA Champions LeagueBayern have been hit by injuries in recent weeks, but Alaba’s return to fitness has provided Heynckes with a timely boost. The Austrian replaces Rafinha and comes in as oneof four changes, Javi Martinez and the injured duo Jerome Boateng and Arjen Robben dropping out, Sule, Tolisso and Thiago their replacements.
It’s an attacking line-up from Zidane, who makes three changes from the Madrid side that started in Munich. Daniel Carvajal sufferedan injury in the first leg, with Vazquez slotting in at right-back late on, and the Spain international continues there from the start today. Asensio made an instant impact from the bench with his winning goal, and he is rewarded with a start in place of the injured HEREIsco. Casemiro picked up a booking at Allianz Arena, and the Brazilian is replace by Kovacic, while Benzema starts alongside Ronaldo.
Bayern Munich substitutes: Sandro Wagner, Javi Martinez, Rafinha, Lars Lukas Mai, Sebastien Rudy, Tom Starke, Niklas Dorsch.
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Sven Ulrich; Joshua Kimmich, Niklas Sule, Mats Hummels, David Alaba; Corentin Tolisso, Thiago Alcantara; Thomas Muller, James Rodriguez, Franck Ribery; Robert Lewandowski.
Real Madrid substitutes: Nacho, Gareth Bale, Kiko Casilla, Casemiro, Theo Hernandez, Borja Mayoral, Dani Ceballos.
Real Madrid (4-3-1-2): Keylor Navas; Lucas Vazquez, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Toni Kroos; Marco Asensio; Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo.
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