UCL: Tuchel points out Bayern Munich’s plan to stop Real Madrid

Thomas Tuchel in a Bayern Munich training session before taking on Real Madrid in the Champions League (Imago/Eibner)

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Thomas Tuchel in a Bayern Munich training session before taking on Real Madrid in the Champions League (Imago/Eibner)

UCL: Tuchel points out Bayern Munich’s plan to stop Real Madrid

Seye Omidiora 23:32 - 29.04.2024

The German tactician has disclosed what his side must do to end Die Bayern’s seven-match winless sequence against Los Blancos.

Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel believes his side can get the better of Real Madrid in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg at the Allianz Arena. 

Bayern vs Real Madrid

Bayern and Los Blancos battle in Munich, keen to make this year’s final after eliminating Arsenal and Manchester City, with the LaLiga giants dominating this fixture in recent meetings. 

The Madrid outfit have not lost in their last seven matches against the Bundesliga giants, claiming six wins in that period, with the recent two semi-final meetings — 2013-14 and 2017-18 — going the way of the German club. 

What Tuchel said before facing Real Madrid 

Speaking ahead of Tuesday's game at the Allianz, Tuchel highlighted what his team must do to end a four-game losing home run against the Spanish side. 

Thomas Tuchel in Bayern Munich training
Thomas Tuchel in Bayern Munich training (Imago/Sven Simon)

“We want to play the game in isolation, without any background thoughts. That’s important to ensure we have the freedom to play a top game,” said the Bayern boss. “We’ll try our all to win the game. Then we’ll know how things stand for the second leg.

“The job against Real is about getting enough people in attack to hurt them, but also not to expose ourselves. We need a good balance of discipline and freedom. Obviously, we also need some luck in the game, momentum.”

The reverse fixture at Santiago Bernabeu will be played on May 8. 

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