For FC Bayern, the knockout phase in the Champions League begins at Chelsea. Memories of a memorable evening are awakened. The use of Leon Goretzka is still questionable.
- In the first knockout round of the Champions League, Bayern gas at Chelsea .
- The referee of the game is an old acquaintance of the Munich.
- There is still a question mark behind the use of a professional.
Update from February 23, 7:00 p.m .: The last meeting of the two clubs in the Champions League is also an issue in the run-up to the round of 16. The “Finale dahoam” is probably one of the bitterest moments in the recent past with the record champions: FC Bayern received Chelsea in 2012 in the Allianz Arena * in the Champions League final and lost the game despite a penalty shoot-out.
Bayern against Chelsea: Müller and Neuer comment on 2012 - Goretzka flies separately
The Bayern players who were on the pitch at the time, however, do not want to be reminded of the lost final. "I don't know, I don't know now. So you don't necessarily have to talk about it now, ”quotes Bild Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer . Thomas Müller , who gave Bayern the 1-0 lead in the 2012 final, also reacted slightly mischievously: “That has almost nothing to do with the game from back then. There are no pictures. Of course you are always asked for it ... "
It is still unclear whether midfield star Leon Goretzka will be fit for the first leg on Tuesday. The 25-year-old, who set an example during the week by visiting a concentration camp memorial, has so far only trained individually on Säbener Straße. As Sport1 reports, he will not fly to London with the team * and will complete one unit on Monday morning. Only then should it be decided whether he can be an alternative for the first knockout round of Chelsea.
Bayern in the Champions League: Referee Turpin whistles Bayern for the second time in London
First announcement: This could be a good omen for Bayern : As UEFA announced, Clément Turpin will be the referee of the first leg of the first leg of the Munich first leg in the Champions League at Chelsea on Tuesday evening (from 9 p.m. in our live ticker). The 37-year-old Frenchman has already played in a Bayern game this season - also in London: Turpin led the German football champions' 7-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. In the group game Serge Gnabry scored four goals.
FC Bayern in the Champions League: Müller received a red card from referee Turpin in Amsterdam
Thomas Müller also has special memories of Turpin: last season, the Frenchman showed the Munich attacker the red card at 3: 3 in the Champions League group game at Ajax Amsterdam.
Müller had hit Ajax professional Nicolas Tagliafico in the final stages of an unintentional kick on the head. Turpin reprimanded the action because of a rough foul. Müller then missed Bayern in the round of 16 against the eventual title winner Liverpool FC due to a ban of two games.
Sorry gesture: Thomas Müller (gray jersey) received a red card from referee Clément Turpin after his foul on Nicolas Tagliafico (lying).
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Bayern in the Champions League: worried about ailing Goretzka
Before the guest appearance at the "Blues", there is still a question mark behind Leon Goretzka's commitment. The midfielder had missed Friday's 3-2 home win of the German record champions in the Bundesliga against SC Paderborn due to muscular problems. At the weekend, the 25-year-old only completed running training.
"Let's see if he gets fit by Tuesday," said sports director Hasan Salihamidzic, referring to the first knockout round. A decision could be made after the final training on Monday morning , which coach Hansi Flick still contests with his team in Munich. The team only flies to London in the afternoon.
Bayern in the Champions League: Martinez reports back in training before the Chelsea game
Defensive player Javi Martínez , on the other hand, took part in team training for the first time after his severe muscle injury in his thigh at the non-public training session on Sunday. According to the association, the 31-year-old was able to complete the almost one-hour session.
Welcome back, @ Javi8martinez! #FCBayern pic.twitter.com/8d2bdU76Hv
- FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayern) February 23, 2020Two Bayern pros will be available for Flick in the premier class again: Defenders Jérôme Boateng and Benjamin Pavard , who were banned against Paderborn due to their fifth yellow card, can be used again in the Champions League .
On the sidelines of the Bayern game against Paderborn, a drama took place that cost the life of a professional's one-year-old niece.
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