Champions League Semi Final: Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid

Bayern Munich takes two years in a row standing at the gates of the final. Two seasons when his visits to Spain have been catastrophic; eliminated by the two 'big' Iberian, Madrid and Barcelona, ​​before he saw them lift the 'Orejona'. In 2014, Real Madrid took the tie with authority, a 5-0 overall, before crowned champions after beating Atletico Madrid. In 2015, the Teutonic box fell to Barcelona 5-3 on aggregate in the last round before disposing of Juventus to win the treble.

In his third attempt to conquer Europe under the baton of Pep Guardiola, return to their private hell, Spain, to face the third. Atletico Madrid. A historic Spanish football but has not been until the last five years that has positioned itself as one of the rivals to beat in Europe. It is to the emerging force when try to change the dynamic.

Obviously we remember what happened in the last semifinal and above and have not forgotten that not swim or an away goal. FC Bayern are aware that tomorrow they have to make. Against Real Madrid (in 2014) were defeated 2- 0, Barcelona (2015) also 3-0 ... it is clear that tomorrow we change that also have the memory of the end of 2012 when we lost, but in 2013 we won and that also joins the team.

Although the captain calls to mind to take forces, recent history has taught the Teuton box to try to Atletico Madrid with caution and the "utmost respect". Guardiola and his men avoid taking the role of "favorite" for the meeting, especially members of the Spanish delegation in the Bavarian box, which are few - Xabi Alonso, Javi Martinez, Thiago Alcántara and Juan Bernat.

The role of "scoring goals" in qualifying disputed lands in Spanish for the first time in three years will not be easy for the Teutons, as they face the best defense in Europe and one of the toughest local competition. A team that has only received 14 points at home all season.

In addition, its strong defense is not the only strength of Atletico Madrid, according warned the coach Josep Guardiola, who sees "continuity" Men 'Cholo', his greatest achievement in recent years, because in his opinion " everyone can win one year; how difficult is to stay and have continuity and they have succeeded. "

For veteran Xabi Alonso, a member of Real Madrid who beat Atletico in 2014, the match against Atletico Madrid can become "the world's best" several "facets of the game", reason why they will face the visit the Vicente Calderon with the utmost respect.

UEFA Quarterfinal 2nd Leg:Bayern Munich vs Shakhtar Donetsk

With the overall result 0-0, Bayern Munich will play against Shakhtar Donetsk in the lap of another key to the knockout stages in the UEFA Champions League.

The Bavarians know the importance of that game, so from the first minutes of it, seek to find the goals that give the victory and classification to the quarterfinals.The Bayern Munich must win to advance to the next round. A score draw would deletion of the continental showpiece.

The statistics favor led by Pep Guardiola. Bayern Munich have won 15 of the 16 games he has played in their stadium this season. It is expected that in the match against Shakhtar Donetsk have around 70,000 fans at the Allianz Arena.

Indeed, Luis Adriano, scorer of the first phase of the Champions League, said "nothing is impossible" and that the goal is not to preserve the tie in Munich and get to the shootout, but victory.Bernard fellow Brazilian, who played the World Cup in Brazil with his country, not be in the game as it continues dragging discomfort in the ankle.

A one day the game is played, the alignment of Bayern Munich for this game is unknown, but it is definite that will not play Xabi Alonso Spanish.

Two seasons ago Shakhtar also tied in the first leg of the knockout stages of the Champions League at home against a German team Borussia Dortmund (2-2), but fell on lap (3-0).Then the Borussia eliminated in semifinals Real Madrid and fall in the final against Bayern himself.

Champions League Top Match today: Roma vs Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich, leading Group E Champions League of Europe, wants to continue the winning ways and get to AS Roma, in the activity of the group. The precedent between the two teams was a shocking win for the Bavarians 7-1 on the Olympic Stadium in the capital.

The team coached by Pep Guardiola come into this game with a confident mood after winning last weekend's classic Bundesliga. When it appeared that Dortmund won the match, were Robert Lewandowski and Arjen Robben, to decree the 2-1 for Bayern.

Unbeaten in the league, the team is on track to signing to conquer a new national title after only ten games and the Champions League is proving a step too ride.

For Rome, the Germans will be the party of pride, after 7-1 in the first leg wedged in the Roman Olympic and the need to score points if you do not want to have problems in qualifying.

But the result of this match will be very important for men's French coach Rudi Garcia heading into the season because they need to restore tranquility and self-esteem that is missing from the fateful 7-1 after they have collected draws and defeats the championship.

In Trigoria, training headquarters Rome, it is said that only a win would take the tunnel to the team both in the championship, but also in the Champions League where they would stumble again in serious trouble.

The bad news continues chasing the Roma because they will be at the Allianz Arena Maicon, one of the pillars of the "Giallorossi" defense, which will add to the Ballzaretti also injured, and Leandro Castan Strootman.

For now, Bayern Munich's lead in the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League and looking to reassert itself in both competitions game by game. This team is hungry for success and developing fantastic game and let him see.