He has already scored two exploits, eliminating first Juventus and then Manchester City from the Champions League. This is why Rudi Garcia's Lyon also makes Bayern tremble: in the Portuguese bubble, the French-revelation of this Augustan cup of the Covid era are called to the enterprise of companies because the last obstacle before the final is that Munich built to win the cup, capable, among others, of humiliating Barcelona with an unprecedented goleada. The Bavarians at this point are the favorites for the final triumph, but the coach Hansi Flick does not trust his opponent on the bench, because two of the big names fell under the blows of Garcia's Olimpyque. "I studied Lyon: they are very strong in defense, even if they know how to attack. But Bayern want the final, and they know what they have to do, even if it won't be easy: they will have to give one hundred percent", said the coach on the eve. of Bayern. The Germans have the final triumph in their sights and Flick worked on all the details to stop Lyon. "I am impressed by how the team trained - he said after the Lisbon finish - Pavard also worked well, he has not yet recovered from the injury to the point of being able to play from the first minute, but it is an option for the match" . Gnabry also warned about Lyon, who was present with the coach at the usual press conference. "They are very strong, I know the match will not be easy. They were able to eliminate Juventus and then Manchester City - says the player -, you have to be very concentrated and be careful from the first minute. We are the favorites but nothing is decided. We are the best team in Europe and we want this title, it would be the culmination of a fantastic season. "
For Garcia, on the other hand, another Everest to climb. The former Roma coach knows this, but the sensational successes scored so far have increased Lyon's appetite. "Juve, City, Bayern are teams built to win the Champions League: but there is no two without three. We hope that the saying works" said the coach after throwing out Pep Guardiola's Citizens. And he did not change his perspective a few hours after the match against the Bavarians: "We are facing a very strong team, but we also made it with Juve and City: we must keep this confidence close, and leverage the results obtained so far. We know we must be focus on every inch if we want to go out with the final in our pocket. It's not that we can only defend, we have to use the ball intelligently. " Garcia studied the opponent in detail. "Bayern are a team that often scores in the first twenty minutes because they press impressive, we have to go through this turbulent phase. We have to surprise them, we play as outsiders." Garcia looks for the shot and from Italy there are many cheering for his Lyon. "I have received 500 messages, I feel honored, proud to have people like this by my side".
