By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Predicted Champions League quarter-final first-leg lineups

Get the expected lineups for all eight upcoming Champions League quarter-final first-leg fixtures, including Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich.
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One German team – Bayern Munich – will be in action as the 2025/26 Champions League continues with the first leg of the quarter-final ties this midweek.

Below, we’ve compiled predicted lineups for all four upcoming fixtures in Europe’s premier club competition.

Champions League 2025/26: Predicted Quarter-Final First-Leg Lineups

Tuesday, April 7

Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich predicted lineups

Sporting CP vs. Arsenal predicted lineups

Wednesday, April 8

Barcelons vs. Atletico Madrid predicted lineups

PSG vs. Liverpool predicted lineups

Bundesliga news

FC Bayern"The atmosphere can be intimidating" – Kahn warns Bayern ahead of Bernabéu showdown against Real Madrid
Borussia DortmundLothar Matthäus "knows" Dortmund are ready to give Schlotterbeck a summer release clause
Rumor Borussia MönchengladbachPolanski under pressure at Gladbach: Bundesliga survival alone isn’t enough
FC BayernWhat makes Bayern's Bernabéu clash with Real Madrid extra special for 18-year-old Lennart Karl
FC Bayern"The scale is different" – Manuel Neuer on how he prepares for Bayern's clash with Real Madrid
Fantasy Football FC BayernPredicted Champions League quarter-final first-leg lineups
RB LeipzigRB Leipzig confirm injury setback for defender
Preview FC BayernReal Madrid vs. Bayern Munich Champions League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 28
Match report Eintracht Frankfurt, KölnRené Wagner’s Köln fight back for a point in Frankfurt
Match report Union Berlin, St. PauliIlic cancels out Pereira Lage's screamer as Union Berlin and St. Pauli share spoils
Hoffenheim & FC BayernOliver Baumann responds to Bayern links
Eintracht Frankfurt, KölnConfirmed Lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. 1. FC Köln

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Match days

Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 28
Match report Eintracht Frankfurt, KölnRené Wagner’s Köln fight back for a point in Frankfurt
Match report Union Berlin, St. PauliIlic cancels out Pereira Lage's screamer as Union Berlin and St. Pauli share spoils
Eintracht Frankfurt, KölnConfirmed Lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. 1. FC Köln
Union Berlin, St. PauliConfirmed Lineups: Union Berlin vs. FC St. Pauli
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart"We were punished ruthlessly" – Hoeneß and Undav react to Dortmund defeat
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovač and Schlotterbeck admit BVB "won with a bit of luck" on their side
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenHjulmand on Leverkusen's fightback: "We showed good character"
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig David Raum full of praise following victory in Bremen: “One hell of a group”
Post-match reaction 1. FSV Mainz 05 Tietz “extremely happy” following victory over Hoffenheim
Match report Stuttgart, BVBSupersubs architect Borussia Dortmund’s fiery win in Stuttgart
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKompany delighted with win over a Freiburg side "who gave everything"
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichLennart Karl: "I've always had it in my mind to score a late winner and take off my shirt"
Match report HSV, AugsburgGregoritsch's sportsmanship dominates Augsburg's draw with ten-man HSV
VfB Stuttgart, Borussia DortmundConfirmed Lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. Borussia Dortmund
Match report Bayern Munich & SC FreiburgKarl the hero as battling Bayern defeat Freiburg at the death
Match report SV Werder Bremen & RB Leipzig Clinical Leipzig prevail on Ole Werner’s return to Bremen
Match report Gladbach, Heidenheim Combative Heidenheim salvage draw away at Glabach
Match report Bayer Leverkusen & VfL WolfsburgLeverkusen complete second-half comeback in nine-goal thriller with Wolfsburg
Match report TSG 1899 Hoffenheim & 1. FSV Mainz 05 Tietz at the double to lift Mainz over Hoffenheim
Hamburger SV & FC Augsburg Confirmed lineups: Hamburger SV vs. FC Augsburg
Borussia Mönchengladbach & 1.FC HeidenheimConfirmed lineups: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. 1.FC Heidenheim
Bayern Munich & SC FreiburgConfirmed lineups: SC Freiburg vs. Bayern Munich
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim & 1. FSV Mainz 05 Confirmed lineups: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs. 1. FSV Mainz 05
SV Werder Bremen & RB Leipzig Confirmed lineups: SV Werder Bremen vs. RB Leipzig

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FC BayernPredicted Champions League quarter-final first-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 28
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 28
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 28
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 27
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 27
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 27
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League lineups: Round of 16 second legs
Fantasy Football FantasyWatch: Matchday 26 Fantasy Bundesliga show
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League round of 16 first-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26: Predicted lineups for return legs of knockout play-offs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football Dortmund & LeverkusenChampions League 2025/26: Predicted lineups for knockout phase play-offs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 22

German Teams in Europe

FC Bayern"The atmosphere can be intimidating" – Kahn warns Bayern ahead of Bernabéu showdown against Real Madrid
FC BayernWhat makes Bayern's Bernabéu clash with Real Madrid extra special for 18-year-old Lennart Karl
FC Bayern"The scale is different" – Manuel Neuer on how he prepares for Bayern's clash with Real Madrid
Fantasy Football FC BayernPredicted Champions League quarter-final first-leg lineups
Preview FC BayernReal Madrid vs. Bayern Munich Champions League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayern MunichEberl on Real Madrid clash: "A beast that knows when to strike is coming for us"
Match report Eintracht Frankfurt FrauenEintracht Frankfurt miss out on UEFA Women’s Europa Cup
Match report Wolfsburg FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League: Valiant Wolfsburg bow out after extra-time defeat to OL Lyonnes
Rumor Bayern MunichEx-BVB star Jude Bellingham could miss Real Madrid's first-leg clash with Bayern
Match report FC Bayern FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League: Barcelona Femení thump El Clásico rivals to set up semis with Bayern
Wolfsburg FrauenConfirmed Women’s Champions League Lineups: OL Lyonnes vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Match report FC Bayern FrauenFC Bayern through to UEFA Women’s Champions League semis
FC Bayern FrauenConfirmed Women’s Champions League Lineups: FC Bayern vs. Manchester United
Preview Eintracht Frankfurt FrauenUEFA Women’s Europa Cup Preview: BK Häcken vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Preview VfL Wolfsburg FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League Preview: OL Lyonnes vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Preview Bayern FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League Preview: FC Bayern vs. Manchester United
FC BayernMbappé labels Bayern as Europe's most in-form team ahead of Madrid clash
Germany"Being injured for a long time isn't easy" – Wirtz on Musiala's recovery
Match report Bayern Munich FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League: Bayern prevail at Old Trafford
Match report Eintracht Frankfurt FrauenUEFA Women’s Europa Cup: Eintracht Frankfurt 0-3 BK Häcken
Bayern FrauenConfirmed UEFA Women’s Champions League Lineups: Manchester United vs. Bayern Munich
Eintracht Frankfurt FrauenConfirmed UEFA Women's Europa Cup Lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. BK Häcken
Match report Wolfsburg FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League: She-Wolves end OL Lyonnes’ unbeaten season
Wolfsburg FrauenConfirmed UEFA Women’s Champions League Lineups: VfL Wolfsburg vs. OL Lyonnes
Preview Bayern Munich FrauenUEFA Women’s Champions League Preview: Manchester United vs. Bayern Munich

DFB-Pokal

DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal semi-final draw confirmed
Match report RB Leipzig"It's absolutely insane" – Ole Werner livid at refereeing call in Munich
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKimmich content with "dominant" second-half in cup win over Leipzig
Match report Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigSecond-half blitz of Leipzig secures Pokal semi-final berth for Bayern
Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig
Match report SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCFlorian Müller the hero as Freiburg end Hertha's Pokal dreams on penalties
RB Leipzig“We’ve seen that they’re vulnerable" – Raum ahead of Pokal quarter-final
SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCConfirmed lineups: Hertha BSC vs. SC Freiburg
RB LeipzigHenrichs primed for Bayern test: "We have to be vigilant throughout the entire match"
Preview Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigBayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
RB Leipzig“We have nothing to lose” – RB Leipzig coach Ole Werner ahead of Wednesday’s cup clash with Bayern
FC BayernKompany confirms Neuer start, provides squad update ahead of Leipzig clash
Preview SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCHertha BSC vs. SC Freiburg DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC Bayern & RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal clash between Bayern and RB Leipzig set to go ahead despite transport strike
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielMarcel Rapp: “We lacked counter-attacking opportunities”
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielGoalscorers applaud Stuttgart’s fightback in cup win
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielSebastian Hoeneß: “We deserved the victory”
Match report VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielUndav sends Stuttgart into Pokal semis in Kiel
Holstein Kiel, VfB StuttgartConfirmed Lineups: Holstein Kiel vs. VfB Stuttgart
Preview DFB-PokalHolstein Kiel vs. Stuttgart DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction FC St. PauliBlessin reacts to quarter-final defeat: “It’s a shame because there was more in it for us today”
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenAndrich: “St. Pauli didn’t have the quality today”
Match report Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. PauliLeverkusen cruise past St. Pauli to reach third-straight DFB-Pokal semi-finals
Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. PauliConfirmed DFB-Pokal quarter-final lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. St Pauli
Preview Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. Pauli Bayer Leverkusen vs. St. Pauli DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups

German National Team

VfB Stuttgart & Germany"Deniz delivers the answers on the pitch" – Sebastian Hoeneß joins debate over Undav's Germany role
Germany"It bothers me" – Nick Woltemade hits back at criticism over his Newcastle performances
German National Team & Bayern Munich"He has a lot going for him" – Podolski praises Karl while paying tribute to Undav
Match report GermanyFrom U17 exit to U21 redemption: Here's how Germany’s five youth teams start 2026
Match report Germany U19Germany qualify for U19 Euros with exhilarating win over Austria
Match report Germany U21El Mala and Kade help Germany U21 top Euro qualifiers group
Match report Germany U17Germany U17 fail to qualify for both Euros and World Cup
RB LeipzigGruda suffers muscular problems while on German U-21 duty
Germany WomenGermany announce squad for Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Preview Germany U19Confirmed Lineups: Germany U19 vs. Austria U19
Germany U21Confirmed Lineups: Greece U21 vs. Germany U21
Preview Germany U17Confirmed Lineups: Germany U17 vs. France U17
GermanyNiclas Füllkrug still in contention for Germany's World Cup squad
Post-match reaction German National Team"He's been one of the best" – Lennart Karl earns Nagelsmann's plaudits
Post-match reaction German National Team"The roles are for the World Cup, not for March" – Nagelsmann unlikely to change tack on Undav role
Post-match reaction German National TeamGermany player ratings: How Julian Nagelsmann's side fared against Ghana
Preview Germany U21 Greece U21 vs. Germany U21 preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Match report German National TeamUndav the hometown hero as Germany strike late to defeat Ghana
German National TeamConfirmed lineups: Germany vs. Ghana
Germany"It wasn't an easy phase" – Florian Wirtz opens up on Liverpool criticism
GermanyWoltemade tipped to lead Germany attack against Ghana
GermanyNagelsmann confirms Nübel will start for Germany against Ghana
Germany"A bit unsure and unfocused on the ball" – Nagelsmann on Schlotterbeck's performance against Switzerland
GermanyDFB reveal date for Germany's World Cup squad announcement
Rumor GermanyAlexander Nübel in line for rare Germany start against Ghana

Long reads

Editor's pick Werder Bremen"Momentum is going our way" – Daniel Thioune and Werder heading in the right direction
Editor's pick RB Leipzig Antonio Nusa: A growing influence in Leipzig
Editor's pick Werder Bremen Leonardo Bittencourt reflects on dual nationality and his final few months with Werder Bremen
Analysis/Commentary GermanyGermany player ratings: How Julian Nagelsmann's side fared against Switzerland
Analysis/Commentary GERMANYWho missed out for Germany's March internationals?
Analysis/Commentary Ermedin Demirović Opinion: Ermedin Demirović needs to be better for Bosnia-Herzegovina
Analysis/Commentary RB LeipzigOvercoming it all – Yan Diomande's tricky path to Bundesliga stardom
Editor's pick Borussia DortmundWho is Nils-Ole Book, Borussia Dortmund's new sporting director?
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund​EXCLUSIVE: "We weren’t doing a good enough job" – Dortmund boss reveals how Club World Cup eye-opener forced a strategy shift
Editor's pick FC BayernWho is Leonard Prescott? 16-year-old goalkeeper could make Bayern debut against Atalanta in Champions League
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundOpinion: Julian Brandt’s Borussia Dortmund stay has been a mixed bag
Editor's pick FC IngolstadtINTERVIEW: "I was afraid of closing the door" – Pioneering Ingolstadt coach Sabrina Wittmann on opening a new path for women in football
Editor's pick BundesligaINTERVIEW: "I was always a friend of opening up that rule..." – Jürgen Klinsmann weighs in on 50+1 debate
Analysis/Commentary Bayern MunichCrunching the numbers: How Bayern Munich perform without Harry Kane
Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles
Analysis/Commentary Bremen & FC BayernHow can Werder Bremen spring a surprise against Bayern Munich?
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundOpinion: Nico Schlotterbeck’s title ambition exposes Dortmund’s problem
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: David Wagner outlines two key missions as RB Leipzig academy manager
Analysis/Commentary BremenSamuel Mbangula steps up for Werder Bremen
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp explains what he really does as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"Everybody said 'go, go, go!'" – Marcel Schäfer reveals how RB Leipzig won the race for Yan Diomande
Editor's pick RB LeipzigEXCLUSIVE: Conrad Harder opens up on competition at RB Leipzig, Bayern clash and World Cup ambitions
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga team of the season so far
Editor's pick FC Bayern & RB LeipzigThe unique way FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are scouting the next big U.S. talent

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund​EXCLUSIVE: "We weren’t doing a good enough job" – Dortmund boss reveals how Club World Cup eye-opener forced a strategy shift
Editor's pick FC IngolstadtINTERVIEW: "I was afraid of closing the door" – Pioneering Ingolstadt coach Sabrina Wittmann on opening a new path for women in football
Editor's pick BundesligaINTERVIEW: "I was always a friend of opening up that rule..." – Jürgen Klinsmann weighs in on 50+1 debate
Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klinsmann hails Harry Kane as "fantastic" and "the best ambassador you could wish for"
Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: USMNT and Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks names favorite club and childhood football idols
Exclusive interview Bundesliga"It's clear we need to change something" – How Jürgen Klopp recently hinted at plans for German U21 league
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: David Wagner outlines two key missions as RB Leipzig academy manager
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigMarcel Schäfer interview: How "god-given talent" Jürgen Klopp is helping RB Leipzig close deals for new players
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigDavid Raum on Rômulo vs. Šeško: How RB Leipzig’s new striker has changed their game
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp explains what he really does as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp discusses potential return to coaching amid Real Madrid links
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigRômulo laments Leipzig’s inefficiency in front of goal after Bayern defeat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigGulacsi on Leipzig's 1-5 defeat to Bayern: "The game was a lot more equal than the result shows"
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"Everybody said 'go, go, go!'" – Marcel Schäfer reveals how RB Leipzig won the race for Yan Diomande
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigDavid Raum in "no hurry" to extend Leipzig contract, reveals thoughts of future MLS move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigEXCLUSIVE: Conrad Harder opens up on competition at RB Leipzig, Bayern clash and World Cup ambitions
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigOrban reflects on match-winning strike and Leipzig's performance in win over Freiburg
Editor's pick FC Bayern & RB LeipzigThe unique way FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are scouting the next big U.S. talent
Exclusive interview Borussia DortmundDortmund boss Kehl praises Jobe Bellingham for bouncing back after Bayern error
Exclusive interview Bayer 04 LeverkusenRolfes critical of Leverkusen’s first-half display in Copenhagen draw
Exclusive interview Bayer 04 LeverkusenTapsoba "happy" with one point in Copenhagen after early setback: “Everybody was sleeping”
Exclusive interview VfL WolfsburgEXCLUSIVE: Mads Roerslev opens up on injury struggles, Wolfsburg loan so far, future and more
Interview BundesligaEXCLUSIVE: Michael Owen talks Kane, Musiala, Sancho and looks back on famous hat-trick against Germany

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