Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich as it happened: Controversial decisions help Zinedine Zidane's side progress

Re-live the Champions League second-leg fixture at the Santiago Bernabeu

Cristiano Ronaldo comes up against former team-mate Xabi Alonso (Getty)

Real Madrid have a chance to book their spot in this year's Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, having beaten the Bundesliga champions 2-1 in Bavaria last week.

• Bayern and Dortmund face 'Mission Impossible', Champions League progression when you've lost at home
• Gareth Bale to miss Bayern Munich second-leg and is also a doubt for El Clásico
• Bayern Munich must break their Bernabéu curse if they are to progress into the Champions League semi-finals
• Cristiano Ronaldo to the rescue as Real Madrid battle back from a goal down to beat Bayern Munich

What time is kick off?

The match kicks off at 7:45pm.

Where can I watch it ?

The game will be shown on BT Sport 3.

Preview

A second half Cristiano Ronaldo double did the job in the first-leg and now tournament holders Real Madrid have a chance to book their spot in the Champions League semi-finals.

Not only do Madrid have a one-goal advantage over Bayern Munich but they are also on an 11-game unbeaten run. But they will be without the injured Gareth Bale, who is likely to be replaced by either Isco or James Rodriguez. Manager Zinedine Zidane rested his big names over the weekend so we can expect a fresh and lively performance from Los Blancos.

The Bavarians come into the tie after a 0-0 draw with Bayern Leverkusen, a concerning blank in front of goal considering that a minimum of two away goals will be needed here to book their spot in their sixth consecutive semi-finals.

Bayern will be delighted to welcome back Robert Lewandowski from injury, but a number of other high-profile players have been sidelibed. Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels travelled with the squad but their participation is in doubt due to their respective injuries.

It’s a big game for…

Isco is on a good run of form (Getty)

Isco: Despite playing down rumours of his departure away from the club due to a lack of regular game time, Isco will be desperate to make a meaningful input.

A complete Champions League performance may be enough for Zinedine Zidane to instal some faith in the Spaniard, but if his bench time isn’t lessened, the midfielder may be in search of the exit door in the summer.

Best stat…

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have played each other more times than any other team in the Champions League era (18).

Player to watch…

Lewandowski is fit to return (Getty)

Robert Lewandowski: After overcoming injury just in time for the clash, Lewandowski will be eager to get back to his best tonight. With 38 goals in 40 appearances so far this season (seven in the Champions League), he has been near to unstoppable.

We will certainly not be forgetting the semi-final first leg against Dortmund back in 2013, where the Polish international ran riot, scoring all four goals in their 4-1 thrashing of Madrid.

Form Guide

Real Madrid: WWDWWW

​Bayern Munich: DLWWWW

Odds

Real Madrid to win: 11/8

Draw: 14/5

​Bayern Munich to win: 9/5

[18 April 2017 19:34 · Jack Austin]

Just 15 minutes until kick off in tonight's two Champions League quarter-finals. Will Leicester make history? Or will Atletico reach their third semi-final in four seasons? Will Real Madrid remain on course to be the first team to retain the Champions League? Or will Carlo Ancelotti have the last laugh over the side that sacked him?

[18 April 2017 19:38 · Jack Austin]

Thoughts of our chief football writer...

[18 April 2017 19:43 · Jack Austin]

Oh dear - Leicester are setting off fireworks now. What's in store if they actually go through?!

[18 April 2017 19:49 · Jack Austin]

2 mins: This is end-to-end stuff at the Bernabeu already! Bayern, like Leicester, are pushing for the the goal, they need to score, so expect the Germans to be the more attacking of the two sides.

[18 April 2017 19:52 · Jack Austin]

5 mins: A familiar sight... The Cristiano Ronaldo stance over a free-kick about 20 yards out. History will tell us this is likely to be into the wall or the crowd but you never know... Nope, I did know, it was into the wall. Chance wasted. 

[18 April 2017 19:55 · Jack Austin]

8 mins: Chance! At the other end Thiago's goal-bound shot from five yards is blocked and Robben fires his follow-up into the ground and it ends up rippling the side netting. 

[18 April 2017 19:58 · Jack Austin]

Over in Leicester, the Foxes are looking to stretch Atletico's sturdy defence with Vardy running the channels. It's pretty even there so far...

[18 April 2017 19:58 · Jack Austin]

[18 April 2017 20:04 · Jack Austin]

15 mins: Things have calmed down somewhat at the Bernabeu and Real are starting to look more attacking. Marcelo forces a corner and a neat interchange with Ronaldo before Navas rushes out of goal in Neuer-esque fashion to stop Robben.

[18 April 2017 20:06 · Jack Austin]

20 mins: It's back-to-the-wall defending here from Real now. Bayern are swinging in cross after cross after cross but can't find the head of Robert Lewandowski. Yet.