Bayern suffers a major setback ahead of their Champions League rematch with Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich confirms that young talent Lennart Karl will be sidelined for a period due to a thigh muscle injury.

Recently, Bayern Munich's official website confirmed that midfielder Lennart Karl will be absent in the coming period due to a torn muscle in his right posterior thigh. The announcement stated: "Lennart Karl has suffered a torn muscle in his right posterior thigh, as confirmed by Bayern Munich's medical team. This injury will force the 18-year-old attacking midfielder to be away from the pitch for an unspecified period.."

This means the rising star born in 2008 will miss Bayern's away trip to St. Pauli in the 29th round of the Bundesliga. Furthermore, the German player will definitely also be absent for the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid, a match Bayern will play at their home stadium, the Allianz Arena.

This is considered a significant loss for coach Vincent Kompany, as Karl is one of the Belgian strategist's favored players, especially in Bayern Munich's pressing attacking style. This season, the 18-year-old midfielder has appeared 36 times across all competitions, scoring nine goals and contributing seven assists. These impressive performances have not only earned him the full trust of coach Kompany but have also repeatedly made an impact in the Bundesliga and Champions League.

Karl's injury comes at an unfavorable time for Bayern Munich, as the team is entering the crucial final stage of the season. Notably, they will face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg next midweek, despite holding an advantage after a 2-1 victory at the Bernabeu.

Currently, Bayern is facing the opportunity of a treble, demonstrating absolute dominance across all competitions. In the Bundesliga, a nine-point lead over second-placed Dortmund is seen as an unbeatable advantage for Bayern to defend their title. Meanwhile, in the German Cup, Harry Kane and his teammates will face Bayer Leverkusen, a team that no longer holds the same position as in the previous two seasons.

More importantly, the victory over Real Madrid earlier this week will serve as a solid foundation for Bayern Munich to aim for a semi-final ticket, while also fueling hopes of finally lifting the coveted trophy after a six-year wait.