Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: 5 players who could decide the first leg

Two of the most important players on wednesday — Two of the most important players on Wednesday

Bayern Munich will take on Real Madrid for the 25th time in a European Cup as Allianz Arena will host the first-leg between the two sides in the semi-final. There was never a dull moment when these two sides face each other and the last time they met in a UEFA Champions League game, Real Madrid knocked Bayern Munich out of the quarter-finals in the 2016/17 competition.

Both teams have a star-studded lineup and there will no shortage of lively football. Real Madrid will look to make it to the finals for the third time in a row while Bayern Munich will want to avenge their painful defeat last year.

On that note, let's take a look at the 5 players who could decide the first-leg.

#5 Thomas Mueller

Sevilla FC v Bayern Muenchen - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg One — Mueller (left) is in good form at the moment

The Germany international will be a key player for Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Deployed primarily on the right in an attacking role, Muller has been excellent for Jupp Heynckes' side so far and his link-up play with Robert Lewandowski has been excellent this season.

He has already scored 10 goals and assisted 13 more in Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League this season. The 28-year-old will be the key to unlocking Real Madrid defence and his pace could be very crucial.

Muller is not new to big occasions and has played a lot of Champions League knockout games in his career.