Santiago Bernebaue is all set to host the 2ndleg of the UEFA Champions League Semifinal
round tonight , it’ll be the Bavarians
travelling to Madrid with their
sleek one goal advantage over Real
, while the home side will be looking for a payback this time
around on their home turf. Real’s only goal
in the 1st leg of the semifinal may be prove vital in claiming a
winner out of tonight’s tie , Bayern Munich emerged victorious in the 1stleg , with a 2-1 win over their Spanish counterpart ,with Mario
Gomez slotting in a winner during injury
time and eventually ensuring the
triumph for his sode in the first leg. However the lone goal from Mesut Ozil may
contribute to the aggregate and could prove decisive in choosing the team going to the UEFA Champions LeagueFinals due to be held at Munich ,Germany.
It’ll certainly be advantage Bayern tonight as the
Bavarians look to stretch their difference in aggregate further, the 1st
leg was solely decided in terms of counterattacking plays ,and Heynckes will
look to implement the same tactic in tonight’s game .Frank Ribery’s role may prove instrumental in midfield as he’ll be the one spearheading Bayern’s attack
in the meantime also keeping a check
their defence . Jose Murinho on the other hand is relying
upon their home support and fans as
it’ll be the motivation which will
provide addition impetus to Real’s game implying the importance of the crowd in
tonight’s game , he said “ I hope Bernebeu gets the first goal . The crowd has to be ready from the minute we go
on the pitch because we feel their presence “.
Tonight’s victory will see the
the Madrid side reach the final of the Champions league since long back in 2002
, now almost a decade after , a fresh Real Madrid with the likes of stars such
as Cristiano Ronaldo ,Kaka
,cassilias would be craving for a
Champions League title and the “Best in
Europe”’ tag beside their name . Tonight’s line up may see some fresh faces off
the bench as Marcelo , Kaka will hopefully start against the Bavarians , Three
big games within such a short span of
days is certainly a major cause of concern for Murinho .
Real Madrid have won 9 of their
last 12 games against any German club in the Champions League, and also 10 of
their last 11 home games at the Santiago Bernebeu . Whereas, Bayern on the other hand has just conceded single goal in their last 4
Champions League ventures while scoring 13 goals, however their records on
Spanish soil is not very convincing .
Real’s odds of winning : A single goal tonight which will see them
through ,on account of their away goal
at Munich during the 1st leg
,however also conceding none .
Bayern’s Chances :
Defending their goal and securing a goalless draw will fix their
spot at the finals of the UEFA Champions Finals.
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