Bayern Munich will play with the motivation of the Champions League final being at the Allianz Arena
While Jose Mourinho will be looking to make it to the final, who would he rather play against?
A Barcelona squad that he knocked out once in Champions League play, and will play this weekend? Or a Chelsea side where he had great success and is still loved by the fans?
Bayern Munich's quest for a Champions League final in their own back yard will continue tomorrow night as the Bavarian's host the all mighty Real Madrid. As the Galactico's arrive at the Allianz Arena, Jose Mourinho has made it very clear that he is aware of the difficulties his side will face in Munich.
"We should only focus on playing the game and Webb on officiating it. Bayern will play from the heart, but they also play good football. They have good players and the match, though tactical, will be good," said Mourinho.
Mourinho will encounter Howard Webb as match official for tomorrow night's match. "Webb is a solid referee with great experience in this sort of game. We just expect him to do a good job and to make the right decisions. Our players will help in everything they can, but sometimes dubious penalties are awarded and may cost a team a defeat," he added.
Madrid progressed through the last round after defeating Apoel in an 8-2 aggregate score. Mourinho has his men firing on all cylinders and everything points for a cracking match on Tuesday night in Munich. Los Merengues are coming off two moralizing victories in La Liga; after defeating Atletico Madrid 1-4 at the Vicente Calderone and a home victory over Sporting Gijon on Saturday.
Bayern Munich on the other hand has seen their title hopes slip away in the Bundesliga to Borussia Dortmund, but that will not affect them on Tuesday night. Munich will host a very offensive Real Madrid team but the German side has only conceded three goals at the Allianz Arena in the 2011/12 edition of the UEFA Champions League. They will look for another clean sheet Tuesday night, hoping to take an advantage back to the Bernabeu for the second leg.
Munich are coming off two not so flattering matches in the German Bundesliga. After a defeat against Borussia Dortmund, where Bayern fans saw Robben miss a penalty late in the match, Bayern also drew this weekend at home against Mainz. With their fans behind them, Bayern's squad will have every reason to put together a great performance. Fortunately for Munich, their inconsistency in the domestic league hasn't really affected their progress in the Champions League.
Bayern coach Juup Heynches won't have to let his team know about the dangers that Real Madrid may bring to the Allianz Arena. Cristiano Ronaldo has five goals in his last two matches. Meanwhile Mario Gomez will be ready to add to his already impressive scoring record for this season.
A Barcelona squad that he knocked out once in Champions League play, and will play this weekend? Or a Chelsea side where he had great success and is still loved by the fans?
Bayern Munich's quest for a Champions League final in their own back yard will continue tomorrow night as the Bavarian's host the all mighty Real Madrid. As the Galactico's arrive at the Allianz Arena, Jose Mourinho has made it very clear that he is aware of the difficulties his side will face in Munich.
"We should only focus on playing the game and Webb on officiating it. Bayern will play from the heart, but they also play good football. They have good players and the match, though tactical, will be good," said Mourinho.
Mourinho will encounter Howard Webb as match official for tomorrow night's match. "Webb is a solid referee with great experience in this sort of game. We just expect him to do a good job and to make the right decisions. Our players will help in everything they can, but sometimes dubious penalties are awarded and may cost a team a defeat," he added.
Madrid progressed through the last round after defeating Apoel in an 8-2 aggregate score. Mourinho has his men firing on all cylinders and everything points for a cracking match on Tuesday night in Munich. Los Merengues are coming off two moralizing victories in La Liga; after defeating Atletico Madrid 1-4 at the Vicente Calderone and a home victory over Sporting Gijon on Saturday.
Bayern Munich on the other hand has seen their title hopes slip away in the Bundesliga to Borussia Dortmund, but that will not affect them on Tuesday night. Munich will host a very offensive Real Madrid team but the German side has only conceded three goals at the Allianz Arena in the 2011/12 edition of the UEFA Champions League. They will look for another clean sheet Tuesday night, hoping to take an advantage back to the Bernabeu for the second leg.
Munich are coming off two not so flattering matches in the German Bundesliga. After a defeat against Borussia Dortmund, where Bayern fans saw Robben miss a penalty late in the match, Bayern also drew this weekend at home against Mainz. With their fans behind them, Bayern's squad will have every reason to put together a great performance. Fortunately for Munich, their inconsistency in the domestic league hasn't really affected their progress in the Champions League.
Bayern coach Juup Heynches won't have to let his team know about the dangers that Real Madrid may bring to the Allianz Arena. Cristiano Ronaldo has five goals in his last two matches. Meanwhile Mario Gomez will be ready to add to his already impressive scoring record for this season.
