Bayern Munich v Real Madrid (LIVE UPDATES): Los Blancos seek to emulate the Bavarians

The last team to win the Champions League in three consecutive seasons was Bayern Munich – a feat Zinedine Zidane and his team want to emulate. But first, the defending champions have to get over the considerable Bayern challenge at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening.

Both teams have in-form strikers in Robert Lewandowski for Bayern and the inimitable Cristiano Ronaldo for Real Madrid, whose only hope for a trophy this season is to win the Champions League.

Jupp Heynckes will miss the battling qualities of Arturo Vidal but David Alaba passed a late fitness start while Zidane has decided to start Karim Benzema and Isco.

Bayern Munich XI [4-3-3]: Sven Ulreich; Joshua Kimmich, Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels, David Alaba; Javier Martinez, Thiago Alcantara, James Rodriguez; Thomas Mueller, Franck Ribery, Robert Lewandowski

Real Madrid XI [4-3-2-1]: Keylor Navas; Daniel Carvajal, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric; Isco, Cristiano Ronaldo; Karim Benzema

Stay with PREMIUM TIMES for Live Updates from the Allianz Arena in Munich…Kick off is 7:45 p.m.

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Kick off at the Allianz Arena… Bayern Munich get the game underway

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Bayern get the first chance of the game and we have a livelystart here in Munich

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This is Real Madrid’s 29th semi final appearance

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Double Corner kick for Real Madrid but well taken off by Bayern Munich

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Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent’s defense

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Chance.. Fine effort by Daniel Carvajal as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it

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Goal!! Kimmich gives Bayern Munich the lead

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Chance… Lewandowski tries to double Bayern’s lead

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Another injury blow for Bayern as Boateng moves out for treatment

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Joshua Kimmich’s 28th goal is still the difference between the two sides at the moment

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Boateng taken off Niklas Sule in as replacement

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Chance… Ribery misses a good opportunity

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Carvajal cuts off the run of Rafinha. A free-kick is awarded.

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GOAL!!! MARCELO makes it 1-1

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Daniel Carvajal provided the assist for the goal.

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Chance! LEWANDOWSKI gets a free header inside Madrid’s box but Navas makes a save

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Half Time Bayern1-1 Real Madrid

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We are back for the second half and Real Madrid take the Center pass

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Real Madrid coach takes off Isco for Asensio

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Bayern Munich come close as Ribery plays the ball across the face of the goal post but Varane intercepts

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Ribery gets first booking of the game

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GOAL!!! Asensio gives Real Madrid the lead at the Allianz Arena

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Navas makes a good save as Ribery drives home a low shot

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Ribery denied again by Navas

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Zidane brings in Benzema

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Ronaldo gets the ball in the net but his effort chalked off for handball

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Time ticking away for Bayern Munich as they still trailing 1-2

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Four minutes added time

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Improved display by Navas tonight

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Full Time Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid

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