Published On Apr 29, 2024
Thomas Tuchel has challenged his Bayern Munich players to find "solutions" to the puzzle of trying to stop "absolute key player" Jude Bellingham in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid on Tuesday.
The match at Allianz Arena - between two clubs who have a combined 20 titles in the competition - will pit 20-year-old Bellingham against his England captain Harry Kane, who has scored seven goals for Bayern in this season's Champions League to date.
Bayern, who must beat Real over two legs to have a chance of avoiding a trophyless season, have won their last four games in all competitions and are unbeaten in 15 consecutive Champions League home matches.
Real haven't tasted defeat since losing to local rivals Atletico in the Copa del Rey in January, picking up 13 wins and five draws in their last 18 matches in all competitions.