Bayern Munich's squad appeared largely ready for the colossal Champions League second leg against Real Madrid, with only Lennart Karl and Sven Ulreich ruled out. However, a last-minute setback has struck just before kickoff.

When the team sheet was released, young midfielder Tom Bischof was conspicuously absent from the bench. The reason was quickly confirmed: Bischof has sustained a minor calf strain and is ruled out of tonight's monumental clash.

This is a significant personal blow for the promising Germany U-21 international. After featuring in the closing minutes of the first leg, he was in contention for more action against the Spanish giants. His absence, while not a major strategic crisis for Bayern, underscores the physical demands of top-level football.

The hope now is for a swift recovery. All eyes will be on his fitness for Bayern's crucial Bundesliga encounter against VfB Stuttgart this Sunday, as the title race heats up.