Bayern Munich can draw strength from history ahead of Real Madrid clash

Last season's win against the Spanish giants could inspire Bayern

Bayern Munich can take confidence from their past record against Real Madrid when they meet in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

The two clubs have met twice before in European competition, with Bayern winning both matches. In the 1997/98 UEFA Champions League semi-finals, Bayern won 1-0 at home and 2-0 away to progress to the final, which they lost to Manchester United.

In 2014, Bayern again defeated Real Madrid in the semi-finals, this time winning 4-0 at home and 2-0 away. The German club went on to win the final, beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0.

Bayern will be looking to repeat those successes when they face Real Madrid on Tuesday evening. They will be buoyed by the fact that they have a good record against the Spanish club, and will be confident of causing an upset.