Thomas Müller remembers a special childhood experience in San Siro

Created: 09/05/2022, 21:35

By: Florian Schimak

FC Bayern travel to Inter Milan for the start of the Champions League on Wednesday.

Appearing in the Guiseppe Meazza Stadium is always a special experience for Thomas Müller.

Munich - Finally!

When the anthem of the Champions League is played again shortly before 9 p.m. in the Guiseppe Meazza Stadium on Wednesday, the season will really start for many FC Bayern fans.

After all, the premier class is the ultimate in European football and the Munich team is also one of the favorites for the title after a strong start to the season.

Even if the results in the Bundesliga were a bit unround, the team of coach Julian Nagelsmann wants to get the first three at Inter Milan.

"I'm definitely hoping for a better result, that's very clear," said Thomas Müller, referring to the disappointing draw at Union Berlin on Saturday (1-1).

"It's a very important, crucial game for both teams.

In such a group phase, the opening game is simply very important for the feeling and the further course, in order not to come under pressure.”

FC Bayern at Inter Milan: Thomas Müller remembers a special childhood experience

The original Bavarian is also particularly looking forward to one thing on Wednesday: "I've had the chance to play a couple of times at the San Siro.

It's not the most modern stadium anymore, but I was there as a spectator as a child and I'm still very impressed by the story," said the 32-year-old: "If you've ever sat in the upper ring, you know what's going on is."

Thomas Müller and Bastian Schweinsteiger weren't professionals yet when FC Bayern won the Champions League at San Siro in 2001.

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In Milan, Munich will expect a witch's cauldron.

In Italy, the fan culture has changed somewhat in recent years.

A few years ago, the Tifosi were hardly to be seen in the stadiums and the ranks were half empty, but the supporters are now creating a particularly emotional atmosphere again.

The venerable San Siro is also a very special place for Bayern in connection with the Champions League.

In 2001, the current CEO, Oliver Kahn, saved the decisive penalty in the final against FC Valencia and thus put FC Bayern on the European crown.

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FC Bayern in the Champions League: Neuer sees a connection between Inter and Union

His successor in the Bayern goal is also looking forward to the game against Inter and even recognizes a connection between the Nerazzurri and Union Berlin on Saturday.

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said about possible similarities in the approach of the Berliners and the Italians: "Of course, Inter is also a clever team that can defend very well."

"We might also see our chance that Inter will try to play more, that we will win the ball in midfield and have a shorter route to the opposing goal."

In addition to Inter Milan, FC Bayern will also have to deal with Viktoria Pilsen in the CL group phase this year.

In addition, the German record champions will meet FC Barcelona, ​​of all places, where, after a long fuss, only world football Robert Lewandowski is chasing goals.

The Catalans are the first opponents at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, September 13.