FC Bayern meets Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
We have summarized the most important reactions to the draw.
Munich – FC Bayern's draw for the quarter-finals of the Champions League was eagerly awaited.
Now it's clear: The record champion meets Manchester City.
The first legs are for 11./12.
scheduled for April, on 18./19.
April will see the decisive second leg.
The final will take place on June 10th in Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium.
FC Bayern meets Manchester City in the Champions League – reunion with ex-coach Guardiola
It is probably the most important duel of the season for FC Bayern.
Above all, coach Julian Nagelsmann is under observation after the disappointing quarter-finals last season against Villarreal.
This season, Bayern want to get further than last - and after 2020 they want to reach for the pot again.
The first leg is in Manchester – where Bayern meet ex-coach Pep Guardiola.
We have summarized the most important reactions to the Champions League draw.
Hasan Salihamidzic (Sports Director FC Bayern) on ...
... the possible semi-final constellation against Real Madrid or Chelsea:
"I think we performed best against the big opponents.
Such games are also the highlights of the season for the fans.
I'm really looking forward to the games."
… about Erling Haaland:
“He does it really well.
One of the best strikers in the world, just like Mbappé in the last round.
We did very, very well against Paris.
I think City is a team that has done even better in the games.
I think that's the pairing that's the best in this quarter-final."
… quarter-final opponents Manchester City:
“I like playing against the good guys, our boys are always focused.
It's obviously a top pairing, a tough opponent, the toughest in my opinion.
This is another little finale.
After Paris again a squad that has a lot of quality.
We'll see Pep Guardiola again and look forward to the games."
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Looking forward to the Champions League draw: Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic.
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… the support of the fans:
“Of course the fans are the 12th man.
This time against Paris it was an unbelievable atmosphere.
We were looking forward to it and looking forward to it.
That was a game of the extra class because the best players in the world are playing there.
When there is such a mood, everyone notices it, including the players.”
... the depth of the squad this season:
"It's a squad that is second to none.
The competition is great.
The most important thing is of course that we have almost everyone on board.
I'm very happy that we managed to put together a squad like that."
Bayern Munich squad for the 2022 season
Bayern Munich squad for the 2022 season
... the qualities of the team against Paris:
"Our match plan worked out great.
Our team did an excellent job together.
That was the crucial thing, that we closed it.”
… his dream lot:
“These are all very good opponents, good teams.
Also good cities, for the fans it will also be really good trips.
But, as I always say, we'll take it as it comes."
Thomas Müller (FC Bayern) on...
… the opponent:
“Quarterfinals against Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola left Munich a long time ago, now we are playing against his side for the first time.
We're really looking forward to it and I'm happy that the second leg is taking place in Munich."
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