Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Bayern Munich’s Champions League semi-final first leg with Real Madrid from the Allianz Arena. This really is a meeting of two giants of European football. Bayern, already crowned champions of Germany, are chasing a sixth European Cup title, while Real Madrid are out to make history - winning three Champions Leagues in a row. Something has to give ahead of what promises to be an incredible spectacle. I’m Pete Hall, and I will be bringing you the action, as it happens, live!
Champions League / Semi-final
Allianz Arena / 25.04.2018
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- J. Kimmich(28')
- Marcelo(44')
- M. Asensio(57')
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Updated 25/04/2018 at 21:39 GMT+1
35'
Another injury for Bayern! Boateng has to be helped from the pitch, after pulling up with what looks like a hamstring injury. Niklas Sule takes his place.
33'
Navas' confidence is shot. He comes flying out to punch a cross clear, which would have been much easier to catch.
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Ah, that was his tactic.
31'
All Bayern now. Lewandowski goes down in the box, but the referee is having none of that.
29'
What was Navas doing there? Great ball from James to play Kimmich through, who had time and space to drive into the box, he fired for goal from the angle, which wrong-footed Navas and flew into the net. If the Real 'keeper would have stayed on his feet, he'd have caught it. He went down far too early.
28'
GOOOOOALLL!!!! Bayern Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid. Strange goal from Josh Kimmich gives the host the lead.
25'
Ronaldo then loses possession in a good position. The game is starting to open up a little.
23'
Still a tame game, really. Bayern have not been able to get the ball to Robert Lewandowski.
21'
CHANCE! First real opening of the game. Carvajal arrives on the end of Rafinha's block, but fires straight at Sven Ulreich in the home goal.
19'
First shot on target comes via the boot of Rafinha, but that is straight at Keylor Navas.
17'
First chance for Ronaldo to have a run at Bayern, he skips pass Jerome Boateng, goes down, but no free kick is given, much to the Portuguese's bewilderment.
15'
Disappointing lack of intensity here as neither side can put together a meaningful attack.
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Robben looking devastated...
13'
All the possession for the hosts, who are unbeaten at home all season.
11'
Another break in play for an injury, but it does actually look like Sergio Ramos will be fine to play on.
9'
A very able replacement makes his way onto the pitch, with Thiago Alcantara replacing the injured Dutchman.
8'
I tell a lie! Looks like Robben's game is over, as he limps towards the dressing room.
6'
Arjen Robben is down receiving treatment, but looks like he will be okay...
4'
Great pace to this, as Lucas Vazquez bursts down the left but cannot pick a cross.
2'
Sloppy defending from Dani Carvajal cedes possession, Thomas Muller is on the end of a Thiago Alcantara cross, but he cannot connect properly. What a start that would have been!
1'
KICK OFF! We are up and running in the cauldron that is the Allianz. Entertainment awaits!