Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann recently watched the Champions League draw with his coaching team on TV. Initially, he had to take a deep breath before the draw was made. Nagelsmann remains unfazed though, stating that if Bayern wins the pot, nobody can say they were lucky.
In the quarter-finals, Bayern will play against Manchester City with their ex-coach Pep Guardiola and super clipper Erling Haaland. The semi-finals await defending champions Real Madrid with ex-Bayern coach Carlo Ancelotti. Bayern have a tough road ahead of them.
Bayern’s chances of success are not unrealistic, however. Leon Goretzka believes that it is the path for true champions, and Bayern are willing to work hard to get there. Oliver Kahn believes that Bayern belongs on the same level as Manchester City, and Hasan Salihamidzic calls it “another small final.”
Bayern will have to work hard to make it to the final considering the formidable opponents they will face. They had to overcome PSG in the round of 16, and now Manchester City and Real Madrid await. Bayern will need to utilise their strengths, such as their solid defence, to curb their opponents’ offensives.
Bayern can take solace in the fact that Haaland has never won against them, with seven straight losses. Plus, Bayern has a squad that is second to none, even if they don’t have the over-stars like City or Real Madrid. Bayern’s depth of players is what sets them apart.
If Bayern does make it to the final, they will face Napoli, Milan, or Benfica Lisbon with coach Roger Schmidt. Of the three, Benfica Lisbon seems like the least daunting prospect for Bayern.
In conclusion, Bayern may have a tough road ahead of them, but they have the talent and determination to succeed. It remains to be seen whether they will make it to the final and win the Champions League. However, there is no doubt that they will give their opponents a run for their money.
