We all know he would do it.
Champions League Semi Finals (24th April - 2nd May)
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As a gamechanger? Maybe. As a coach? Doubt it. For his record? Debatable.
Very unusual tactics for an Italian team, however if they had taken one of their early chances it may have been a different game.
It was a night for the Jose Sevilla away approach.
Just imagine if Heynckes wins the treble for the second time within 6 months
Pep's fanboys, needless to say, would be more than a tad sheepish after all their protestations over his record there, lol.
If that happen, Saint Pep will be hail as the great one who laid the fondation and philosophy for Heynckes.
It may sound paradox considering the formal line up, but this is actually a conservative approach. If he played Thiago instead of Robben, it would have meant they are going to try and wrestle with Real for midfield control.
With Thiago on the bench, I think Bayern will instead concede the midfield and go with a counter strategy. We'll see if it pays off.
Isnt Tolliso a little bit safer there? If he is not fit, Rudy or even Kimmich. I think Jupp feels they can play in the front foot/dominate midfield which is difficult against the likes of Modric and Kroos. But hopefully, Jupp knows what he is doing and feck Madrid.
Depends on who you ask. Also: please, go fishing somewhere else.
Coman is injured and Müller not really a winger. Douglas Costa didn‘t work out, so they are (at least) one winger short.
James is an all around better footballer than Rudy, and Kimmich is absolutely needed on the right. Tolisso still couldn't play on the weekend. James had some games lately where he played a CM role and he was quite impressive at it.
IMO Muller should either play just off Lewandowski as a shadow striker, or not at all. If James can somewhat hold his own as a part of a double pivot, it looks fairly balanced, at least in theory.
I just read somewhere that this is Real's 8th consecutive Semi final. Amazing how natural this stage has become for them considering that for a while they couldn't get past the R16 stage. Whilst spending a lot of money during that period. Mourinho's impact there should not be underestimated. He toughened them up and help lay the foundations for the success they are having now. I hope we can follow that same route and make this stage a natural one. We too seem to be following this 'galactico' policy without much success so far like Real Madrid from 2003-2010 with the profile of signings that we've made in recent years. Hopefully we reap the rewards soon.
Really can't predict, but if I want to hazard a guess, Bayern will beat Real tonight on their turf. 2-1 or something like that to keep the second leg open.
May the better (than Liverpool) team win!
May the better (than Liverpool) team win!
The central position between the wingers and behind Lewandwoski is Müller's strongest suit.
I’d go with Isco in a 4-4-2
Has to be Real Madrid. They just know how to do it. And even if they don't they'll find a way with certain decisions, etc.
No, don't see it! He is German, but he doesn't have Klopp's pashion.
I can see that, wouldn't be surprised either.
Very attacking lineup for Bayern, hope they don't get picked off on the counter too easily with that thin midfield.
Müller will also drop in to augment the midfield when necessary.
It looks quite attacking on paper but will be a lot more functional in practice.
It looks quite attacking on paper but will be a lot more functional in practice.
Should be a great game.
Yeah that’s where I am.
Yeah, i kinda remember him struggling under Ancelotti during the last season, wasn't he shoehorned into a RW in a 4-3-3?
Worst thing was when Carlo put him as CF. Urgh. RW can work against slower defenders (physically or mentally slow).
Navas' hairline seems to have run away.
I think Bayern will progress, simply because they'll want revenge for last year's injustice.
Then Bayern will do their usual choke-job in the final and roll over for Liverpool.
Then Bayern will do their usual choke-job in the final and roll over for Liverpool.
I’d have put Müller on the right and played Thiago in the middle. Robben was horrible lately. But Heynckes tends to get those things right when it matters, so I‘ll give him the benefit of the doubt.
I thought Ramos was banned?
You realize we won it as often as the scousers?
Auf gehts, sechs mal, Junge!
...I don't want to watch... I can't not watch...
Bayern's midfield will get murdered.
Isn’t Bayern’s CM very light with Martinez - James? Or has James morphed into a well rounded CM?
Bayern will win it sadly.
No idea what to expect from this game. Bayern haven't really been challenged since Heynckes took over again but they've won pretty much everything pretty comfortably since. Really hope whatever the case, one of these 2 beat Liverpool in the final. All that matters
I want the team to win that is most likely to beat Pool.
But I've no idea who that is?
But I've no idea who that is?
Thomas why do you do this to me
City walked to the title with David Silva and De Bruyne as their midfielders... It's all in the system and how they get these players to play together.
Müller getting some early breakdancing in.
Real Madrid and Ronny mate. Bayern are slow old men these days, they’re the Celtic of Germany.
Kroos, you donkey!
Kroos making a run from deep.
Woah Ribery with a 1080° double twist