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Apr 17

Bayern Munich hopeful on fitness of Hummels, Boateng, Lewandowski – ESPN FC

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The FC crew preview the second-legs of the UCL quarterfinals, including Real Madrid's 'game-changers' against Bayern. Carlo Ancelotti is confident Jerome Boateng will be fit to play Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti expects to see Bayern Munich put their loss to Real Madrid behind them when they face Leverkusen. Sid Lowe finds Real Madrid to be a Champions League enigma, at times under-performing yet proving their brilliance. Bayern Munich's Carlo Ancelotti remains defiant about their chances of qualification despite a home loss to Real Madrid.

Carlo Ancelotti has said Robert Lewandowski will definitely play for Bayern Munich, who are confident defenders Mats Hummels and Jerome Boateng can both overcome injuries in time to face holders Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg on Tuesday.

Lewandowski has scored 38 goals in all competitions this season -- including seven in eight Champions League games. However, Bayern's top scorer missed the first leg in Munich and has not featured since landing heavily on his right shoulder against Borussia Dortmund on April 8. The Poland striker scored four goals for former club Dortmund against Jose Mourinho's Madrid side in the 2013 semifinals.

Ancelotti confirmed at the prematch news conference in the Bernabeu: "Everything is fine with Lewandowski; he's trained without any problem. He's fit."

Ancelotti's side must overturn a 2-1 defeat from last Wednesday's first leg to progress, but Bayern's boss believes the return of their star striker gives Bayern a real boost.

"It will help us that Lewandowski can play. He is a super player, a top goalscorer and gives us more confidence," he said.

The news was also encouraging regarding Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning defensive partnership, Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels, who both face late fitness tests in a bid to make the second leg.

Hummels picked up an ankle injury in training last Sunday, while Boateng missed the weekend's Bundesliga goalless draw at Bayer Leverkusen with an adductor problem.

"Both Jerome and Mats trained individually yesterday, but they need a test with the ball. They both have good chances to play, but we will see how they are tomorrow morning."

Both Hummels and Boateng, as well as Lewandowski, took part in Bayern's public training session on Monday -- the first 15 minutes of which were open to the media in the Bernabeu.

Ancelotti added: "We are disadvantaged after the defeat in Munich. We will have to play fantastically to progress and will have to play our best cards tomorrow."

Speaking about potential scorelines in Bayern's favour: "A 2-0 would be good, also a 3-2," Ancelotti said.

"There are many permutations, but we must see how the game develops. Real can always score a goal, when Cristiano Ronaldo finds a yard of space then he scores. We must take care of the minute details -- that is what will decide tomorrow."

Ancelotti led Los Blancos to La Decima in 2014, beating Bayern 5-0 in the semifinals along the way. Asked about his return to the Bernabeu: "I don't know how I feel tomorrow in the stadium, but I had two good years here with lots of lovely memories. I will never forget them."

Mark Lovell covers Bayern Munich for ESPN FC. Follow him on Twitter: @LovellLowdown.

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