A magical Champions League night is coming – will FC Bayern eliminate Arsenal and move into the semi-finals? The voices for the game.
Munich – Thomas Tuchel and FC Bayern are going all-in: With Arsenal FC, there is a difficult problem to get out of the way. The Champions League is the last possible title for Munich in the current season.
We have collected the most important voices from DAZN and the Mixed Zone.
Max Eberl (sports director FC Bayern) before the game about ...
… the last hours before a day like this:
“You don’t need to talk to the players, they are tense and focused. You try to distract yourself a bit and then enjoy the last few hours.”
… the Leverkusen championship:
“There was a very, very deserving champion with Bayer Leverkusen. But of course the sting runs deep. We want to do a good job in the summer so that we can attack again next year.”
… the search for a coach:
“I haven't commented on any names yet, and I won't now either. We want to do our job as quickly as possible. Now it goes into the final phase. Today, to be honest, I didn't give it any thought, I was just looking forward to the game."
... possibly necessary "peace talks" with Nagelsmann after his expulsion:
"I didn't have a fight with Julian, so there was no need for peace talks."
( Eberl speaks in the past tense - and thereby indirectly confirms for the first time that he has already had discussions with Nagelsmann)
Thomas Tuchel (FC Bayern coach) before the game about ...
... his emotional state before the game:
“The anticipation couldn’t be greater. That's why we do all this. This is the game you dream about as a little boy. It is a great gift, a privilege. We feel ready.”
... his expectations of the team:
“We can’t switch off for a second. We have to defend extremely well and be hardworking. At this level you need everything – for the entire playing time.”
... the use of Noussair Mazraoui in the left-back position:
“He played in the national team and played very good games for us in the Champions League. He's not usually one to be nervous. He’s right-footed, which isn’t a bad fit against Saka.”
... Thomas Müller's bankroll:
“The left side is your dangerous side. We decided on Rapha
(Guerreiro, editor's note)
, that wasn't Thomas' role to play half left-back. I think Rapha is doing it well.”
(epp/kk)