Effenberg takes on Lewandowski: "Huge satisfaction" for Bayern
Created: 10/26/2022, 5:45 p.m
By: Christoph Klaucke
Stefan Effenberg criticizes Lewandowski's move to Barcelona.
A failure in the Champions League would be a "huge satisfaction" for FC Bayern.
Munich – FC Bayern can shoot FC Barcelona out of the Champions League on Wednesday evening.
If that should be necessary at all.
Because the Catalans have to hope that opponent Inter Milan does not win against Viktoria Pilsen beforehand.
Bayern still don't want to give anything away.
"Our goal is first place, everything else doesn't count," said CEO Oliver Kahn.
"We have nothing to give away!" In addition, the renewed reunion with ex-Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski promises explosiveness.
Stefan Effenberg sees Lewy as a special incentive for FC Bayern.
FC Bayern: Effenberg expects a "mega-explosive game" against Barcelona
"For Bayern, it's not just about first place, it's also about knocking out Barcelona.
They won't give anything away in life," Effenberg said on
t-online
.
Bayern could "annoy someone big with Barcelona," added Effenberg.
Stefan Effenberg takes Robert Lewandowski to his chest.
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"Then in combination with Robert Lewandowski." The former Bayern captain is certain: "It will be a mega-explosive game.
The fact that Bayern have Barcelona in their hands makes the attraction even greater.
They won't get the three points from Bayern Munich."
Effenberg: "Huge satisfaction" - FC Bayern can shoot Lewandowski from the Champions League
Should Barcelona still have a chance of progressing before the duel with FC Bayern, that could give Bayern an additional boost.
With a win over Barca, Bayern would push their former goalscorer Lewandowski into the Europa League.
"That would be a huge satisfaction for the whole club," says Effenberg.
The 54-year-old also indicates that Lewandowski would have confused himself in this case.
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"He now also sees that he had very, very good teammates at Bayern Munich from whom he benefited and lived.
And that he is a bit lacking at this level in the Champions League with Barcelona," said Effenberg, "but he made this decision with the utmost conviction and he really wanted the change."
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One incentive for Lewandowski was possibly winning the coveted Ballon d'Or.
"He wanted to prove himself against Benzema in Spain, to attack the Ballon d'Or again.
But he needs the Champions League for that.
If he's eliminated with Barcelona now, he's definitely missed a lot of goals," said Effenberg.
"First of all, to get far in the premier class and with it the chance to become world footballer."
Lewandowski always thought "that everything would be a bit easier if he played in the Spanish LaLiga," said Effenberg.
"No, it's not if you shouldn't be in the biggest competition anymore.
Then he can also shoot up the league and it is of relatively little interest.” His former congenial partner Thomas Müller teases Lewandowski with a curious video message.
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