This Wednesday, Bayern Munich, led by Tomar Tuchel, visits Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, in a game valid for the return of the Champions League semi-final. In the first leg, the duel ended in a 2-2 draw.
The Bavarians’ coach commented on the clash, and said that it will be necessary to count on luck and be effective.
“I think it will be a wave-type game, with several phases. Both teams will need to suffer. Both teams know how to have the ball and know how to play in quick transition. It will be a complex game with several phases. In the advantageous phases, it will be necessary be lucky and efficient.”
“It will change, throughout the game, who sets the pace. We need to recover with possession. We need to protect ourselves, Real Madrid are very good at counterattacks. We need to be supportive, believe and work. It’s very simple: who win, go to Wembley. We want to be winners”, said Tuchel.
The German coach also spoke about the difficulty of having to play inside the Santiago Bernabéu.
“One of the most difficult stadiums to play in, but not impossible. I would say there is a 51% chance for Real Madrid. Naturally, they are one of the biggest clubs in the world. But so are we. That’s why it’s such a good duel. Tomorrow we play to get to Wembley. Nothing more.”, concluded Tuchel.
Finally, the ball starts at 4pm (Brasília time). For Real Madrid, the team is looking for its 15th Champions League title, while Bayern is trying to reach its 7th.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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