Bayern Munich enters their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid riding high after a recent Bundesliga win, with the first leg at Santiago Bernabéu on April 7 or 8 and the return at Allianz Arena a week later.

Captain Kimmich told reporters they've often matched Real but been unlucky in past knockout ties, while 18-year-old academy star Lennart Karl buzzed about playing at the iconic stadium despite his childhood trial there. Fans predict a strong lineup featuring Harry Kane up top, fueling optimistic banter amid the classic rivalry where Bayern seeks to end Real's knockout dominance.

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