Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: Combined XI

Full-backs

Now that the relatively easier decision of selecting the goalkeeper is made, let’s turn to the flanks of the defensive lineup.

Joshua Kimmich has been a fantastic right-back for Bayern this season

At right back, it’s Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich who takes the spot. Kimmich has grown leaps and bounds over the last few seasons, and he has very effectively filled the void left by the former German captain Philipp Lahm.

This season has been a real breakthrough season for him, with him being the unanimous option at this position for the Bavarians. He also made sure that his attacking contributions from the midfield in the last season were not forgotten, as he has continued to deliver in that front with his 4 goals and 13 assists across all competitions over the season.

It was tough to leave Dani Carvajal, as he has been one of the best full-backs in the world over the last few seasons, but he misses out this time only because of his slight inconsistency this season, and the likelihood of Carvajal getting booked in such games makes him a volatile pick.

Marcelo has been playing some of his best football recently

The left-back situation is also quite complicated, with David Alaba and Marcelo competing for the places but it’s the in-form Brazilian that makes the lineup. Over the last few Champions League ties, he has shown some of his best performances, and his exquisite link-up play with one obvious winger selection of this lineup makes Marcelo a must pick as the left-back.