As Bayern Munich prepares to face Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, midfielder Leon Goretzka talks about the magic of the competition. Goretzka, who has been instrumental in Bayern Munich’s success this season, shared his thoughts on how it feels to play in the Champions League and how training with the Champions League ball brings out a special feeling that cannot be compared to other competitions.
The Best Thing About Champions League
For Goretzka, the Champions League anthem is the best thing about the competition. He revealed that hearing it before each game gives him goosebumps and makes him realize the importance of playing in such a prestigious tournament. The German international has been dominant in the middle of the park for Bayern Munich this season and will play a crucial role against Manchester City.
Training With Champions League Ball
Training with the Champions League ball is another way Goretzka and his teammates feel the magic of this competition. According to Goretzka, it’s a special feeling that comes when you know you are preparing for something big. It gives them a sense of pride and motivation to perform at their best when they take to the pitch.
Dominating Champions League Campaign
Bayern Munich has been one of the most consistent teams in this season’s Champions League campaign. They confidently passed through their group stage matches against Milan and Barcelona without breaking too much sweat. However, there were some awkward moments during games such as during the first half against Barcelona. Despite these challenges, Goretzka’ s confidence remains unshaken.
Musiala: Future Ballon d’Or Winner?
Aside from Leon Goretzka, another player who has been making headlines for Bayern Munich this season is Jamal Musiala. The young German joined Bayern Munich as a teenager after being released by Chelsea. He has established himself in the Bayern first team, becoming a crucial player in both the club and national team.
Despite his age, Musiala’s game intelligence, production and skills have drawn comparisons with teammate Thomas Muller. Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus believes Jamal Musiala has the potential to win a Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player title. This is high praise from the legendary German footballer and shows how much potential Musiala has.
Goretzka Mentoring Young Stars
As one of the senior players in the Bayern Munich team, Goretzka feels it’s his duty to mentor younger players such as Jamal Musiala. Mentoring is crucial for young players to grow and develop their skills while still maintaining their composure in high-pressure situations.
Bayern Munich Missing Choupo-Moting
Bayern Munich will be without striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting for the first leg against Manchester City due to a knee problem. Choupo-Moting has been a key figure for Bayern this season, and his absence could be felt by the German giants. Nevertheless, Goretzka remains confident that they can overcome Manchester City to clinch another Champions League title.
In conclusion, Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka’s insights on the magic of the Champions League offer an interesting perspective on what makes this tournament so special. Training with the Champions League ball and hearing the anthem before every game provide a sense of pride and motivation that sets this competition apart from others. Moreover, with rising talents like Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich’s dominant campaign in this year’s competition could lead to future success stories, but for now they must pass Manchester City test first.
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