Bayern Munich's path to the Champions League semi-finals has hit a minor bump, with young attacker Lennart Karl ruled out of their decisive second leg against Real Madrid. The 18-year-old talent suffered a muscle tear in his right thigh, sidelining him for approximately three weeks and removing a dynamic option from Vincent Kompany's bench for the blockbuster clash at the Allianz Arena.

Despite this setback, the German giants carry significant momentum and a 2-1 aggregate lead into the match. Manager Vincent Kompany has even suggested his squad can raise their level, stating they can play "even better" than they did during their impressive first-leg victory at the Santiago Bernabéu.

In a major boost for Bayern, fears over star striker Harry Kane have been allayed. The England captain, who played through an ankle issue in Madrid, has reportedly suffered no ill effects. "Harry Kane was fine after the game," Kompany confirmed, a relief for a team reliant on his goal-scoring prowess in high-stakes fixtures.

Real Madrid, meanwhile, face their own selection headache, with key midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni suspended for the crucial trip. Carlo Ancelotti's side will look to stars like Jude Bellingham, who is expected to regain match sharpness ahead of the must-win encounter, to engineer a comeback in one of European football's most iconic rivalries.