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01.06. (Sat) 20:00 Bayern Munchen - Stuttgart

Written By maxtv on Friday, 31 May 2013 | 20:00


PROBABLE LINEUPS

BAYERN MUNICH
Neuer
Lahm • Boateng • Buyten • Alaba
Martínez • Schweinsteiger
Robben • Müller • Ribéry
Mandžukić

STUTTGART
Ulreich
Sakai • Taşçı • Niedermeier • Molinaro
Gentner • Boka
Harnik • Traoré • Maxim
Ibišević

Bayern Munich have been dealt a blow with the news that Dante and Luiz Gustavo will miss the DFB-Pokal final due to their involvement in the Confederations Cup late in June.

While the latter would have started from the bench, the former will be replaced by Daniel Van Buyten at the heart of defence.

Meanwhile, Toni Kroos is sidelined until the start of next season and Holger Badstuber will miss the rest of 2013.

Meanwhile, Stuttgart have an almost full-strength squad to pick from. Daniel Didavi has a knee problem, but was unlikely to play anyway.

Ibrahima Traore will replace Shinji Okazaki from the team who drew 2-2 with Mainz on the final day of the Bundesliga season, but they should be unchanged otherwise, with Alexandru Maxim keeping his place in the XI.

DID YOU KNOW?
The Pokal final will be Bayern Munich boss' Jupp Heynckes' final game in German football. He represented Borussia Monchengladbach and Hannover as a player before coaching the Foals, the Bavarians, Frankfurt, Schalke and Leverkusen.
Bayern have won the Pokal 15 times, more than any other club.
Captain Philipp Lahm spent time on loan at Stuttgart as a youngster, while striker Mario Gomez started his career at the Mercedes Benz Arena.
Stuttgart lost to Bavarian opposition last time they reached the DFB-Pokal final, slipping to a 3-2 defeat to Nurnberg in extra time.
The Swabians won two of the first six editions of the competition in its current incarnation, but have only won it once since 1997.
Coach Bruno Labbadia spent three years at the Allianz Arena during his playing days.

Prediction
Bayern will certainly feel the absence of Dante, who has been the mainstay of the side's defence, but should end up on top nonetheless. They have recorded two comprehensive victories over their southern rivals this term and should encounter no serious problems on Saturday.

Editor's Prediction
Bayern 3-1 VfB Stuttgart

01.06. (Sat) 19:00 Barcelona - Malaga


PROBABLE LINEUPS

BARCELONA
Valdés
Alves • Piqué • Mascherano • Alba
Xavi • Song • Iniesta
Pedro • Fàbregas • Sánchez

MALAGA
Caballero
Gámez • Demichelis • Weligton • Eliseu
Camacho • Toulalan
Joaquín • Baptista • Isco
Cruz

Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova has no fresh fitness concerns heading into Saturday's Liga encounter against Malaga.

Captain Carles Puyol remains absent with a knee problem, while Lionel Messi is unlikely to be risked as he continues his recovery from a hamstring strain.

Eric Abidal is set to make a farewell appearance after Barca announced they will not be renewing the Frenchman's contract into next season.

Malaga defender Martin Demichelis pulled his hamstring in training and is a doubt for the trip to Camp Nou.

Midfielder Manuel Iturra and goalkeeper Carlos Kameni are both likely to miss out with knee injuries.

DID YOU KNOW?
Barcelona are on a four-game winning run in La Liga.
The Blaugrana have won their last 14 Liga matches at Camp Nou.
Alexis Sanchez has scored three goals in his last three appearances for Barca.
Malaga are on a five-match losing run away from home in all competitions.
The Andalusian side have lost 10 of their last 11 meetings with Barcelona.
Malaga's last away win over Barca came in November 1999.

Prediction
Malaga face a crucial summer as they hunt for a replacement for Manuel Pellegrini while warding off interest in their most exciting talent in Isco. Barcelona have recovered well after their crushing defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League and should close out the season with a win.

Editor's Prediction
Barcelona 2-1 Malaga

01.06. (Sat) 17:00 Real - Osasuna


PROBABLE LINEUPS

REAL MADRID
López
Arbeloa • Albiol • Ramos • Coentrão
Essien • Modrić
Callejón • Özil • Benzema
Higuaín

OSASUNA
Fernández
Bertrán • Rubén • Arribas • Oier
Puñal • Silva
Shojaei • Armenteros • Cuevas
Sola

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo could miss the home encounter against Osasuna as he continues to manage a back problem.

Raphael Varane (knee) and Sami Khedira (suspension) are both sidelined, while Pepe, Xabi Alonso and Kaka are all doubts.

However, goalkeeper Iker Casillas and defenders Sergio Ramos and Fabio Coentrao should be available after missing the 3-3 draw at Real Sociedad through injury.

Osasuna defender Damia is suspended after picking up his 15th booking of the season in the win over Sevilla but midfielder Nano is available after serving a one-match ban.

Lolo, Miguel Flano, Sisi, Anthony Annan and Nino are all out injured for the visitors, who have already secured their top-flight status for next season.

DID YOU KNOW?
Real Madrid are on a 10-match winning run at home in La Liga.
Los Blancos have kept a clean sheet in just one of their last eight matches in all competitions.
Gonzalo Higuain has scored three goals in his last two appearances against Osasuna.
Osasuna have only won two of their last eight matches in La Liga (W2, D2, L4).
The Pamplona club have lost four of their last five meetings with Real Madrid.
Osasuna’s last away win over Madrid came in April 2004.

Prediction
Osasuna’s win over Sevilla made this match a dead rubber, but the home side will have been irked by their 3-3 draw against Real Sociedad last weekend and will want to end the season on a positive note.

Editor's Prediction
Real Madrid 3-1 Osasuna

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