Klopp backs Bayern to beat Real Madrid

Holders Bayern trail 1-0 from the first leg of their semi-final tie and will need to overturn that deficit in Tuesday's second leg at the Allianz Arena in order to progress to the showpiece at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.

Bayern have been considered as favourites for the trophy throughout the competition, but face a tough task to qualify for the final against a Real side that has suffered defeat just once in the competition this year.

However, Klopp, whose side beat Real in last season's semi-finals last term before losing to Bayern in the final, is putting domestic rivalries to one side and has no doubt that the Bavarians will progress.

"Of course I'm cheering for Bayern in this match," Klopp told Bild. "I am also still convinced that they will win the tie."