Bayern Munich will be marching into the jaws of death on Wednesday. An away leg at the Bernabéu is like walking into Mordor. Real Madrid has a knack for turning ties at their home. Many have tried to assail this fortress and many have failed. But if anyone can pull it off, it’s Bayern Munich. After a lively first-leg which ended with honors even. The second leg is touted to be the biggest game of the season. The Germans were the better team in the first leg, but as is almost tradition at this point, Madrid sprang out of nowhere to tie the game. The second leg sees the Bavarians walk into the lion’s den.
Champions League Classic
The Santiago Bernabéu is a modern marvel. It’s one of the greatest sporting arenas in Europe. After its recent renovation, even the roof can be turned down to amplify the atmosphere. Madrid have already utilized this against Manchester City and Barcelona. However, the match against Bayern seems much bigger than the former games. First of all, it’s a historic European classic. These clubs are true heavyweights of European football. A game between Bayern and Real is always more than a game. Furthermore, they haven’t faced each other in a while now. They last faced each other almost 7 seasons ago, coincidentally that was a semi-final too. That season, Real Madrid raced to beat the Bavarians and raced to their second title in a row. Will history repeat itself or does Bayern have an ace up its sleeve?
Bayern’s Experience v Real’s Youth
Both sides cannot be counted out. Bayern have players of the utmost quality and they are always contenders. Thomas Muller in particular relishes occasions like these. The youth of Los Blancos cannot be forgotten either, Vini Jr and Jude Bellingham will be hot on their heels for every counter-attack. The game is tipped to be a true classic. The first leg was indicative of more to come. Neutrals will truly be in for a treat. Both teams have what it takes to get Europe’s greatest prize, but only true grit and desire will propel one past the other.
