It’s 51 percent – Thomas Tuchel gives Champions League semi-final prediction for Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich

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Real Madrid play host to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Madrid and Bayern played out a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena last week.

Thomas Tuchel is expecting another difficult tie against Real Madrid, and has said Real are 51 percent favourites to win the game.

Tuchel also insisted that it’s not impossible to beat Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

“All the prep has been about content,” Tuchel said. “We don’t talk about the legend. It’s one of the most difficult stadiums to win in, but it’s not impossible.

“We had a very good first leg, but unfortunately didn’t win. Given they’re at home, it’s maybe at 51 percent for Real.

“When you meet Butragueño the day before a game like this and he recognises you, it’s special. They’re obviously one of the biggest clubs in the world. We’re also a big club in Europe.

“That’s why it’s a great match-up. We’re in the semi-final to reach the final. We’re playing tomorrow to get to Wembley and nothing else.”