Chapter 117: Meet Bayern again
With a win over Blackburn Rovers in the 31st round of the league, Arsenal are now getting closer to the league title and they are closer to setting a historic record of winning the title with an unbeaten record. Although the Gunners at this time are really excited and looking forward to it, they hope to start the league game as soon as possible, and they expect to be able to lift the championship trophy as soon as possible, but this is obviously not something that Arsenal's players expect to be able to complete, because Arsenal still needs the Champions League game, and Bayern Munich's next encounter in the Champions League is also a thing that the Gunners must pay attention to.
The two teams are old rivals, and in last season's Champions League final, Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich to lift the Champions League trophy for the first time in the team's history; Now the two teams meet again, although not in the Champions League final, but this game will certainly be exciting because Bayern will want to get revenge because they want to perform better in the Champions League.
As for Arsenal, they naturally hope to beat Bayern Munich again, because Arsenal want to defend their Champions League title, and they hope to make history and lift the Big Ears Cup again. So when the two teams meet again in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, they will definitely go all out to win. They are not polite to each other, because they are hungry for victory and glory.
Arsenal have been in the league this season, and their red-hot form has made the Premier League title race out of suspense, and now Arsenal will soon be looking to replicate the unbeaten title classic in the team's history, even because Arsenal have won more games this season. This time, the undefeated victory advantage is even greater. They are likely to win the league five rounds ahead of schedule. This is basically the biggest winning advantage in the history of the Premier League!
As for the league, Arsenal is also in good shape, although it was an unexpected defeat in the Champions League group stage, but these did not have much to do with it, and the Gunners still easily qualified first in the group; As for the Champions League quarter-finals, although they met Inter Milan, the Gunners still won Inter Milan relatively easily to advance to the quarterfinals.
Arsenal's excellent form this season has led to a sense of despair, at least for the Premier League side; Arsenal were too good. So much so that other Premier League teams seem powerless against Arsenal a lot. It's not that Manchester United or Chelsea aren't good enough, it's that Arsenal's performance in the league is horrible.
In the Champions League, perhaps some of the top teams in other leagues can find some opportunities; Arsenal are the defending champions of the Champions League, which is enough to prove that their strength is very good, after all, as the highest level of competition, even if it is considered to be an upset to win the Big Ears Cup, then it needs a few absolute strength to rely on. And Arsenal's strength in the Premier League has made these potential opponents more cautious, and they are really reluctant to face Arsenal; Although the defending champions after the Champions League restructuring have never been able to defend their titles, these are just some of the psychological advantages of Arsenal's opponents, facing Arsenal. They really can't count on these illusory coincidences to achieve victory.
Arsenal are also quite strong in the Champions League, because their own strength is very good; Although Arsenal may be a little deficient defensively. But their offense was really terrifying. To say that the teams that are not familiar with other leagues, the teams that can enter the knockout stage of the Champions League basically have relatively good strength, and it is not difficult to collect information about these teams; And many of these teams have experience in playing against each other, and they are definitely not strangers in the true sense of the word.
And Arsenal are really weird, at least they may not be afraid of any league, they have a certain advantage over any other style of team.
Being in the Premier League means that Arsenal have to face teams that are physically confrontational and tactically simple and brutal, and they are really familiar with physical confrontation and they can win games in such high-intensity physical confrontations; Especially this season's Arsenal, they are comfortable in the face of tough defense, the first two seasons Arsenal may still be more afraid of Chelsea such an iron-blooded tough team, but now, Arsenal seems to be very good, they pinch a team like Chelsea, Arsenal is not lagging behind, Arsenal can also show a very tough and tough.
In the face of Jishuliu's team, looking at the entire football world, that is, a team like Barcelona that has taken Jishuliu to the extreme may be more gorgeous than Arsenal. Arsenal's talent in attack is unmatched, and the combination of the players and Arsenal's current passing and cutting ball is also at its best. Even against Barcelona, to be honest, Arsenal really don't care, because they are also very talented, and they are very sure that they can beat Barcelona in the attack, which they did last season. And now Arsenal is still improving, and the current Gunners are more powerful and difficult to beat.
Bayern Munich is very good, and they are also representatives of attacking football; Bayern are really a very good team, their squad, their quality is still capable of wrestling with Arsenal.
Although Bayern performed well in the Champions League group stage and quarterfinals, the domestic league was a mess; Bayern can only hope for a breakthrough in the Champions League with their league rivals Borussia Dortmund on top. Encountering Arsenal is even more revenge.
Although Bayern were almost knocked out of the league title by Borussia Dortmund this season, and even second place in the table was snatched by Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich have enough to prove their quality, and they still have a chance to beat any team in a two-legged cup competition. Bayern Munich don't lack explosiveness, they don't care who their opponents are.
A repeat of last season's Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Arsenal will naturally attract attention. Arsenal were the winners of that night at the Bernabeu, and Bayern had no choice but to hide in the corner and lick their wounds, and losing in an important game like the Champions League final was definitely a huge blow to the players.
Drawing Arsenal will be an easy task for Bayern, but it is exactly what Bayern are hoping for, as they have the chance to avenge their defeat in Madrid's Champions League final in May. The away and home fixtures are also a slight advantage for Bayern, who are also looking to progress to the semi-finals at home.
Bayern's revenge came just in time, as Bayern faced their most eager opponent - defending champions Arsenal; Last season, their dream of winning the title was ruined at the hands of the Italians, and now Bayern have finally waited for their chance to be humiliated. Of course, their task will not be easy, and Bayern will have to give it their all if they want to go further in the Champions League. Bayern will be looking to regain lost honour from their opponents, and they will go all out for the coveted Big Ears Cup.
'Arsenal are going to be a tough opponent and this is probably the most difficult draw for us, but at the same time very attractive for us and we now have a chance to get our revenge after losing last season's Champions League final!' Bayern president Rummenigge was the first to cheer for his team, and this game was more stressful for Bayern Munich because they lost to Arsenal in the final last season, because Arsenal looked more in form this season.
'I don't think it's a bad result, we're on the same level as Arsenal and in the knockout rounds of the Champions League any opponent is dangerous, there's no easy game to play and one of our big strengths is that we don't have to travel long distances. The away and home fixtures may be bad news for Arsenal and we will have more initiative. "Bayern coach Louis van Gaal is also cheering for his team, both teams are now fighting for a win in this game, and for Bayern, they need to regain their confidence now, because last season's Champions League final defeat to Arsenal was really too bad.
'It's definitely a result that everyone is looking forward to, both teams are great and I think the chances are 50-50 for both sides. The schedule is a big advantage for us, the second leg at the Allianz Arena is decisive, and I am sure we can win! Bayern vice-captain Lahm also took the initiative to cheer for the team at this time, facing Arsenal, Bayern was under a lot of pressure.
Xiao Qing and his teammates are still very low-key now, although they beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League final last season, but they will not have any carelessness because of the victory in that game. Arsenal know the quality of Bayern and they know that Bayern will definitely give their all in this game and look forward to a comeback. So at this time, Arsenal really can't afford to be careless, even if Arsenal is in hot form this season, they will not despise any opponent because of their current advantage.
Xiao Qing and his teammates are quietly preparing for the game, which is a game that Arsenal need to win; It's really not good news that the first leg is at home, and there is a lot of pressure on Arsenal; They will need to guarantee victory in the first leg and they will need to be mindful of conceding goals in the game. It's a pressure for Arsenal because they don't defend well because Bayern's attack is really good. (To be continued......)