Bayern Munich legend Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has seen many Bayern Munich battles against Real Madrid and to him, this most recent edition will help build the lore around this matchup.
“It’s the most-played matchup in Champions League history – I looked it up. There have been 28 meetings so far. Madrid have two more wins than us. It’s the same in the UEFA club rankings: they’re first, we’re just behind. It’s the pinnacle, the game of all games, a final before the final. It’s the tie that has generated
the most buzz over time. In the 2000s we made life hardest for Madrid; lately they’ve taken the edge,” Rummenigge told AS (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “We need to reach the level we showed against PSG in the league phase. In the first half we were outstanding; in the second, after Luis Díaz’s red card, we grew huge defensively. That’s exactly what we’ll need in Madrid. If we can match that level, we’ll have a chance to lay a solid foundation for the return leg. Humility is key – we’re facing a massive challenge.”
The rivalry is one of the best, most intense, and brutal of the Champions League. So, yeah, it makes perfect viewing for fans of each club and neutrals alike.
If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor…
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