[CL] Champions League 2012/13 (76 Viewers)
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I think this is the most balanced game in this round. I want to believe that it is 50-50. Truth is 51-49 on bayern's favor. Juve has very good midfield, I think slightly better than Bayern's. Very good defense, again slightly better than Bayern's and very bad attackers. In that department bayern is light of years ahead of Juve, this is huge advantage of Bayern. But CHL is the most unpredictable tournament, a yellow card or an offside can change the game since teams tend to defend a lot. One thing I am sure of, there will not be many goals. 0-0, 1-1 or 2-1. overall 5 goals at most in both games.
Respectful words from some Bayern players:
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: "This is no dream draw. We've had contrasting experiences with Juve, we beat them 4-1 last time. We'll need two good days if we're to make the semi-finals. This one won't take care of itself, that's my warning."
Jupp Heynckes: "I know Juventus Turin very well. They're the best Italian team at the moment and they have a fantastic new stadium. They're really high calibre, really tough opponents. They're extremely strong in defence and have lots of attacking quality. We'll see great football, two fantastic knockout cup nights. I hope we have our noses in front at the end of the day, but it's an evenly-matched pairing."
Bastian Schweinsteiger: "Juventus are a very, very good team, and a team who are extremely physical. They have excellent players like Andrea Pirlo. It's always been tough against them in the past. They're tactically outstanding."
Manuel Neuer: "Juventus are a big name and a great team. Italian teams are always well organised, but I still think we definitely have a chance of going through. We're looking forward to both games and we're delighted to be starting at home."
Arjen Robben: "Our 4-1 win back then turned our whole season around. We really got going after that match, and it ended up a very successful season. But they're much better now. They're very stable and physically extremely strong. It's an exceptionally tough task. Andrea Pirlo is getting on a bit, but he's still one of the best in the world, truly impressive."
Toni Kroos: "Juventus knocked last year's Champions League winners out of the competition at the group stage. It's the least good draw after Barcelona. We'll need two top performances to go through. It would be optimal if we won the first leg while keeping a clean sheet. Arturo Vidal has emerged as a top-class player with Juventus."
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: "This is no dream draw. We've had contrasting experiences with Juve, we beat them 4-1 last time. We'll need two good days if we're to make the semi-finals. This one won't take care of itself, that's my warning."
Jupp Heynckes: "I know Juventus Turin very well. They're the best Italian team at the moment and they have a fantastic new stadium. They're really high calibre, really tough opponents. They're extremely strong in defence and have lots of attacking quality. We'll see great football, two fantastic knockout cup nights. I hope we have our noses in front at the end of the day, but it's an evenly-matched pairing."
Bastian Schweinsteiger: "Juventus are a very, very good team, and a team who are extremely physical. They have excellent players like Andrea Pirlo. It's always been tough against them in the past. They're tactically outstanding."
Manuel Neuer: "Juventus are a big name and a great team. Italian teams are always well organised, but I still think we definitely have a chance of going through. We're looking forward to both games and we're delighted to be starting at home."
Arjen Robben: "Our 4-1 win back then turned our whole season around. We really got going after that match, and it ended up a very successful season. But they're much better now. They're very stable and physically extremely strong. It's an exceptionally tough task. Andrea Pirlo is getting on a bit, but he's still one of the best in the world, truly impressive."
Toni Kroos: "Juventus knocked last year's Champions League winners out of the competition at the group stage. It's the least good draw after Barcelona. We'll need two top performances to go through. It would be optimal if we won the first leg while keeping a clean sheet. Arturo Vidal has emerged as a top-class player with Juventus."
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