Bayern Munich suffer major injury blow ahead of Real Madrid second leg in Champions League semifinal

As both teams prepare for the second leg of the Champions League semifinal between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, the German giants have suffered a major setback as defender Raphael Guerreiro is ruled out of the vital encounter.

Following a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena earlier this week, Real Madrid has emerged as the favourite to reach yet another Champions League final.

With Carlo Ancelotti's team needing just a win to qualify for the final in Wembley Stadium, Bayern Munich must make a tough effort in the return leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Bayern Munich's hopes have been dealt a significant blow with the news that Raphael Guerreiro will miss the vital second leg. The Portuguese defender suffered an ankle injury during Bayern's match against Stuttgart, leaving him sidelined for the game against Real Madrid. Guerreiro's departure deprives Bayern of a versatile player who excelled in a variety of positions during the 2023-24 season, including left-back, midfield, and left-wing.

Bayern now faces an uphill struggle to become the first team to upset Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu this season, given the club's outstanding home record.