Champions League 2016: Semi-Final Schedule, Live Stream, TV Info, Predictions

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The semi-finals of the 2015-16 UEFA Champions League return on Tuesday and Wednesday, as Bayern Munich will play host to Atletico Madrid before Manchester City pay a visit to Real Madrid.

All four teams will like their chances of advancing to the final, as just a single goal was scored during the first leg. Atletico beat Bayern 1-0 at the Estadio Vicente Calderon, but a visit to the Allianz Arena will prove an entirely different challenge.

Real failed to find an away goal at the Etihad Stadium, but their record at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu has been exemplary in Europe this season, and they’ll feel confident they can beat City.

Here’s a look at the full schedule, along with TV info and live stream options:

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Bayern Munich vs. Atletico Madrid

Winners of their last seven matches across all competitions, Atletico enter Tuesday’s match in superb form and well-rested. Only a handful of first-choice players started against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga during the weekend, and while the likes of Antoine Griezmann had to make an appearance to save the day, the Rojiblancos didn’t waste much energy in the 1-0 win.

The same can be said for Bayern, although their Bundesliga outing against Borussia Monchengladbach ended in disappointment. The Bavarians should have celebrated their record 25th title on Saturday, but instead, Andre Hahn scored a late equaliser and postponed those celebrations, with the game finishing 1-1.

Star defender Jerome Boateng returned to the pitch after a lengthy injury absence in that match, and per Bayern’s official website, he believes the home-field advantage will be crucial:

I was very happy to be out on the pitch again. But it’s clear that I’m not yet …

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