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Bayern Munich team news: Robert Lewandowski injury scare ahead of Champions League clash with Real Madrid

CARLO ANCELOTTI admits Robert Lewandowski is a major injury doubt for Bayern Munich's Champions League blockbuster with Real Madrid.

The Polish hit-man missed training on Monday with a shoulder problem, and managed just 20 minutes today ahead of the clash at the Allianz Arena.

Robert Lewandowski trained for just 20 minutes with Bayern today
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Robert Lewandowski trained for just 20 minutes with Bayern todayCredit: Getty Images

Ancelotti said: "Lewandowski trained today only for 20 minutes, because he had a problem in his last game. He felt good, but we'll see how he feels tomorrow.

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"If he has no pain, he will play, if he has pain, he won't play."

"I can't give a percentage, he trained today and we have to see how he feels.

Lewandowski headed out to training along with Franck Ribery
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Lewandowski headed out to training along with Franck RiberyCredit: AP:Associated Press
The Polish striker was able to smile during the short time he was training
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The Polish striker was able to smile during the short time he was trainingCredit: Getty Images
Lewandowski stood to the left of full-back David Alaba
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Lewandowski stood to the left of full-back David AlabaCredit: Getty Images
But Lewandowski was soon limping away from training on Tuesday
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But Lewandowski was soon limping away from training on TuesdayCredit: Getty Images
Carlo Ancelotti watched on as his players trained for the Real Madrid clash
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Carlo Ancelotti watched on as his players trained for the Real Madrid clashCredit: AP:Associated Press
The Italian then told the media that he considered Lewandowski a doubt for the game
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The Italian then told the media that he considered Lewandowski a doubt for the gameCredit: EPA

"He had a good feeling, but I can't say whether he will feel better or not (tomorrow)."

Lewandowski netted a double as Bayern downed rivals Dortmund 4-1 in Der Klassiker on Saturday.

But he then limped off and has been restricted to work in the gym over the last two days.

The striker, 28, has netted 46 goals in 45 games for club and country this season and his absence would come as a major blow to Ancelotti.

Lewandowsi is a doubt to face Real after being subbed against Dortmund
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Lewandowsi is a doubt to face Real after being subbed against DortmundCredit: Getty Images
Lewandowski fires in a free-kick during Bayern's 4-1 win against Dortmund
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Lewandowski fires in a free-kick during Bayern's 4-1 win against DortmundCredit: Getty Images
Lewandoski slides to celebrate one of his two goals on Saturday
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Lewandoski slides to celebrate one of his two goals on SaturdayCredit: Rex Features

However the Bayern boss is boosted by the return of Manuel Neuer after a foot operation.

The giant keeper underwent surgery at the end of last month and was a doubt to face Real.

Bayern thrashed Arsenal over two legs in the Champions League last 16
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Bayern thrashed Arsenal over two legs in the Champions League last 16Credit: Getty Images

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Neuer saves a penalty from Alexis Sanchez in the first leg
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Neuer saves a penalty from Alexis Sanchez in the first legCredit: Reuters

Douglas Costa was facing a race to be fit to play against Los Blancos, but ended a month-long absence by returning from a knee problem by coming on for the final 15 minutes against Dortmund.

Forward Thomas Muller also missed the game through injury but was back in training on Monday.

If Lewandowski fails to recover in time, Muller could get the nod.

The Germany international said: "I took part in the squad programme as usual, which is a good sign.

Douglas Costa was a thorn in Arsenal's side as the Gunners were hammered
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Douglas Costa was a thorn in Arsenal's side as the Gunners were hammeredCredit: Getty Images
Costa returned to training this week only to limp out yesterday
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Costa returned to training this week only to limp out yesterdayCredit: Getty Images

"We're very confident. It's a European cracker featuring two top teams.

"Of course we're really looking forward to it. We also notice it outside the club, not only in terms of the media.

"But also when talking to friends or acquaintances in Munich. Everyone's talking about the game."

Thomas Muller was back training for Bayern today
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Thomas Muller was back training for Bayern todayCredit: Getty Images
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