Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: 5 things to watch out for in the first leg

#2 The attacking firepower of Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich have one of the most exciting attacks in the Champions League currently

Real Madrid will never forget the 4-3 defeat on aggregate to Borussia Dortmund in 2013. The star of the tie was Robert Lewandowski who scored all the four goals to send Real Madrid out of the semi-finals.

He has been a very consistent performer for Bayern Munich ever since he signed for them, from league rivals Dortmund. He is the top scorer in the Bundesliga this season with 28 goals and stopping him would be crucial.

He is supported in the flanks by the dynamic duo of Franck Ribery, who plays on the left wing and Arjen Robben, who is a threat on the right.

In the attacking midfield, James Rodriguez and Thomas Muller deputise as the creative playmakers, chipping in with goals or providing assists whenever possible. They are ably supported by the pacy Kingsley Coman and Corentin Tolisso.

In the pivot, Thiago Alcantara and Javi Martinez control the tempo of the game. Bayern are very unlucky because midfield maestro Arturo Vidal has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an injury.

Can the creativity and energy of Bayern's attack defeat Real Madrid?