Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: 5 things Real Madrid need to do to beat Bayern Munich

Cristiano Ronaldo against Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich take on Real Madrid at home in frankly what is the flagship fixture of the Champions League quarterfinals. The leaders of the La Liga take on the undisputed leaders of the Bundesliga with the winners the favourites to lift the tournament going into the next round.

Bayern Munich have been in excellent form domestically and in Europe, warming up to the task of facing Real Madrid with a 4-1 win against their closest rivals in Germany, Borussia Dortmund. At their best, they are scary and can thump any team (ask Arsenal fans), and Zinedine Zidane’s men despite their form need to be wary of their opponents.

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So here are five things they need to do during the first leg to take back a favourable result to the Bernabeu.

#1 Score an away goal at the Allianz Arena

The Allianz Arena

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are probably more similar, more than fans of both clubs would like to admit. The most successful domestically check, most European titles in their country check, irresistible going forward check, suspect at the back, umm check.

With the away goal rule and the form Bavarians are in, it is not difficult to see them score against Real Madrid, even at the Santiago Bernabeu. Hence, the away goal rule will be a factor, and Real Madrid need to get at the least one to take back home.