Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid 2026 live stream: Time, TV channels and how to watch Champions League online

Munich—The Champions League quarter-finals reach their crescendo on Wednesday when Bayern Munich welcome Real Madrid to the Allianz Arena for the decisive second leg, with the tie delicately poised after Madrid’s surprise 1-2 home defeat in the Spanish capital. Carlo Ancelotti’s side, reeling from a domestic slump that has all but ended their La Liga hopes, must now produce one of their trademark European comebacks on German soil if they are to keep their continental dream alive.

Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET. Viewers in the United States can follow every minute live via Paramount+, DAZN or Amazon Prime Video, ensuring multiple options for cord-cutters and traditional subscribers alike.

Projected line-ups suggest both coaches will lean on star power. Real Madrid are expected to field Lunin in goal, shielded by a back four of Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Rüdiger and Mendy. A midfield trio of Thiago, Valverde and Jude Bellingham will look to supply the ammunition for a front three comprising Arda Güler, Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé. Bayern, meanwhile, could line up with Neuer behind a defensive unit of Laimer, Tah, Upamecano and Stanisic. Teenage sensation Pavlovic is tipped to partner club captain Kimmich at the base of midfield, with Olise, Gnabry and Diaz supporting talismanic striker Harry Kane.

With a semifinal berth hanging in the balance, the stage is set for a night of high drama in Bavaria.