Real Madrid face Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu on Tuesday, hoping their European pedigree can outweigh domestic struggles.
Madrid stunned Manchester City in the last 16 but remain inconsistent under Alvaro Arbeloa. Bayern, unbeaten in 14, expect Harry Kane back to lead Kompany’s high‑pressing attack.
History favours Madrid — they’ve knocked Bayern out in their last four meetings, each time going on to lift the trophy.
But Bayern believe this year’s squad has the quality to finally break the curse.
