DBasia.news – Bayern Munich are reluctant to be arrogant despite win convincingly over Chelsea in the first meeting. Leon Goretzka believes, Chelsea were actually benefited in the second leg.
Bayern will host the last 16 of the Champions League last 16 on 9 August 2020 at 2:00 a.m. WIB. Die Roten had a 3-0 aggregate advantage from a first leg that took place at Stamford Bridge.
On paper, in terms of the experience and quality of Bayern individuals directed by Hans-Dieter Flick, they were benefited to win the match, especially with the away goal aggregate advantage. Not to mention that Bayern have won the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal titles.
Achieving the two titles allows Bayern to pursue treble winners if they win the Champions League title. Nevertheless Bayern midfielder Leon Goretzka actually rated Chelsea under the direction of Frank Lampard have an advantage ahead of the game.
The Blues were still in prime condition, fit, and rhythm are maintained because they still play the Premier League and FA Cup. While Bayern last played in the DFB Pokal because the Bundesliga was over.
“Our whole focus is on the game against Chelsea. The good thing about opponents as strong as them is they are very respectful of us as well as us to them,” Goretzka told Bild.
“Chelsea have the advantage because they go to Munich right after the season ends, while we want to maintain the rhythm of playing. We will do everything to ensure Chelsea will not be successful again in Munich.”
Goretzka also said that Bayern’s ambitions to close the season with treble winners.
“We have had a great season, won leagues and tournaments. It’s clear to each of us that the competition and our way to the final are very challenging,” explained the former Schalke player.
If they can get away from Chelsea, then Bayern Munich will have the potential to meet Barcelona or Napoli in the Champions League quarter-finals. The second goal aggregate is still as tight as 1-1 with Barca having an away goal aggregate.