Reporter’s view: Jupp Heynckes has confirmed that teamwork rather than particular talent is pivotal to winning a UEFA Champions League – enlivening speak as Bayern aim to repeat their 2013 treble. However, Real Madrid are back-to-back winners for a reason, and Cristiano Ronaldo scored 4 of their 6 goals when these sides met final season. Keeping him muzzled could be critical.
Bayern: Ulreich; Kimmich, Hummels, Boateng, Alaba; MartÃnez, Thiago; James, Müller, Ribéry; Lewandowski
Out: Vidal (knee), Coman (ankle)
Doubtful: Neuer (foot), Tolisso (shin)
Real Madrid: Navas; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo; Kroos, Casemiro, Modrić, Isco; Benzema, Ronaldo
Doubtful: Nacho (muscular)
Bayern: Robert Lewandowski, brazen (44 points, €11.3m)
Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo, brazen (84 points, €12.8m)
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Hannover 0-3 Bayern
Real Madrid not in action
Bayern: WWWDWW
Real Madrid: DWLDWW
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“Some coaches never get to places like this in their careers. I’m a medium man – we proceed these matches but emotions. They unequivocally come during a game, though. It will be a philharmonic for all football fans. I’ve faced some illusory coaches in my time, like Johan Cruyff and Marcelo Lippi. I’m an suitor of Zinédine Zidane. we unequivocally like a approach Real Madrid play football underneath him.”
Press discussion scheduled for 18:15CET