Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: A Rivalry Renewed

A Look Back at Two Classic Matches

29 April 2014: Bayern Munich 0-4 Real Madrid

In a stunning display of dominance, Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. Karim Benzema opened the scoring in the 19th minute, followed by goals from Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Toni Kroos. The result left Bayern with a mountain to climb in the second leg.

18 April 2017: Real Madrid 4-2 Bayern Munich (AET)

Three years later, the two giants met again in the Champions League quarterfinals. This time, it was Bayern who took the early lead, with Robert Lewandowski scoring in the 53rd minute. However, Real Madrid fought back, with Cristiano Ronaldo equalizing in the 79th minute. The game went to extra time, where Bayern took the lead again through Sergio Ramos' own goal. But Real Madrid had the last laugh, with Ronaldo scoring twice more to secure a 4-2 victory.

Complete Head-to-Head Record

Overall, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have met 26 times in competitive matches, with Real Madrid holding a slight edge with 13 wins to Bayern's 10. The two teams have also drawn three times.

Upcoming Clash

The two teams will meet again on April 30, 2024, in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. Bayern will be looking to avenge their defeat in 2014, while Real Madrid will be hoping to continue their dominance over their German rivals. It promises to be another classic encounter between two of the biggest clubs in the world.