Former Bayern Munich president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has issued a powerful warning forward of their decisive Champions League conflict in opposition to Actual Madrid, urging the German giants to remain grounded regardless of rising optimism.
With Bayern heading into the second leg on the Allianz Enviornment , the tie stays delicately balanced. Nevertheless, Rummenigge is cautious of the temper constructing across the membership.
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Talking to DAZN (h/t ), the Bayern legend expressed concern about rising expectations throughout the membership, stressing that dealing with Actual Madrid requires full focus and humility.
“We mustn’t make the error now of letting the euphoria get the higher of us. In the meanwhile, I sense a little bit of a buzz and, fairly frankly, I don’t prefer it.
“Actual Madrid have already triggered us sufficient complications right here in Munich, and I’d wish to remind everybody of that,” he started.
Painful recollections nonetheless contemporary
To strengthen his level, Rummenigge revisited considered one of Bayern’s most painful nights in opposition to Madrid – below Pep Guardiola.
Bayern Munich have the benefit within the second leg. (Photograph by Angel Martinez/Getty Pictures)
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Recalling that encounter, he mentioned, “We misplaced the second leg then. Sergio Ramos scored two targets from set items inside quarter-hour, and the match was virtually determined.”
“Subsequent Wednesday, we have now to provide our all once more. Play with nice focus, with quite a lot of intelligence, and attempt to repeat what we confirmed on Tuesday,” he warned.
Lastly, Rummenigge additionally reserved particular reward for Manuel Neuer, whose standout efficiency within the first leg stored Bayern firmly within the tie.
Reflecting on the goalkeeper’s influence, he mentioned, “On Tuesday, there was an enormous between the posts.”
“For me, Manuel Neuer is crucial signing of the final 15 to twenty years,” he concluded.