Commonly known as the ‘European Clasico’, the rivalry between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich has been the most-played fixture in the history of the Champions League. Whenever these two successful continental giants have collided heads, Los Blancos being the undisputed kings with a staggering 15 titles to their name, while the Bavarians lifting the trophy six times, there has been exhilarating drama and crazy storylines that will be engraved forever in the legacy of the competition. Real Madrid has the edge overall, but this encounter has given a close fight most of the time, with sensational endings. Bayern Munich dominated the early years of this fixture, earning them the nickname ‘La Bestia Negra’ or the ‘Black Beast’, but the record champions established their reign in modern times, with both sides producing superstars that would define the sport and create unforgettable eras in the competition.
Here are the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the history of the fixture between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the Champions League:
When was the first Champions League match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich played?
The first Champions League game between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich was played on 1 Apr 1976 in the semifinal stage of the Champions League, with the first leg at Santiago Bernabeu. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after a seventh-minute opener by Roberto Martínez for the home side was cut out by Gerd Müller shortly before half-time, which ultimately helped Bayern triumph 2-0 in the reverse leg to progress 3-1 winners on aggregate.
How many times have Real Madrid and Bayern Munich played each other in the Champions League?
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have played each other 28 times in the Champions League.
Which team between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich has won the most matches in the Champions League?
The team with the most wins in this Champions League fixture is Real Madrid, with 13 wins compared to Bayern’s 11. The rest of the four games have ended in a draw.
Which team between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich has won the most matches at home in the Champions League?
Real Madrid has won the most matches at home in the Champions League against Bayern Munich with 10, slightly edging the opposition’s tally of nine.
Which team between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich has won the most matches away in the Champions League?
Real Madrid has won the most matches away in the Champions League against Bayern Munich with three, slightly edging the opposition’s tally of two.
Which team has carried the longest unbeaten streak between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the Champions League matches?
The team with the longest unbeaten streak in this fixture in Champions League matches is Real Madrid, with nine. Los Blancos have not lost to the Bavarians in this competition since the semifinal first leg in the 2011-12 season.
Which team has carried the longest unbeaten streak at home between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the Champions League matches?
Real Madrid has carried the longest unbeaten streak against Bayern Munich at home with eight, having not lost a single game since the 2000/01 season. Seven of those meetings at Santiago Bernabeu have ended in a victory.
Which team has scored the most Champions League goals in the matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?
Real Madrid has scored the most Champions League goals in the matches against Bayern Munich with 45, three more than the Bundesliga giants.
Which team has kept the most clean sheets in the Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?
Real Madrid have kept the most clean sheets in the Champions League matches against Bayern Munich, with six. The Bavarians have kept three in this fixture.
What is the highest winning margin in the Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?
The highest winning margin in Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich is Real Madrid’s 4-0 victory at Allianz Arena in the semifinal leg of the 2013-14 Champions League season.
Who has won the most Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as a player?
Luka Modric and Dani Carvajal of Real Madrid have won the most Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as players, with seven victories.
Who has scored the most Champions League goals in the matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as a player?
The player who scored the most Champions League goals in the matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich is Cristiano Ronaldo, with nine goals. The next best scorer, Karim Benzema, has three.
Who has scored the most Champions League goals in a single match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most Champions League goals in a single match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich when he scored a hat-trick in the 4-2 win at Santiago Bernabeu in the quarterfinal second leg of the 2016-17 season.
Who has made the most Champions League appearances in the matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?
Thomas Müller of Bayern Munich and Toni Kroos of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid combined have made the most Champions League appearances in the matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, with 10 each.
Who has made the most Champions League appearances in the matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich for a single club?
Thomas Müller of Bayern Munich has made the most Champions League appearances in the matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich for a single club, with 10.
Who is the youngest player to feature in the Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?
Roque Santa Cruz of Bayern Munich is the youngest player to feature in Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, at 18 years and 262 days, in the semifinal first leg of the 1999-2000 season.
Who is the oldest player to feature in the Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?
Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich will become the oldest player to feature in Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, at 40 years and 12 days, in the semifinal first leg of the 2025-26 season.
Who has kept the most clean sheets in the Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?
Iker Casillas of Real Madrid has kept the most clean sheets in Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, with four.
Who has managed the most Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?
Ottmar Hitzfeld of Bayern Munich and Vicente del Bosque of Real Madrid have managed the most Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, with eight.
