Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben says
he is relishing their Champions League
quarter-final draw with Manchester United
as David Moyes’s side “aren’t in great
shape”.
The English champions were paired
against the reigning European
champions in Friday draw in what could
be a repeat of the 1999 finals at the
Camp Nou.
“The best thing about Manchester is the
atmosphere,” Dutch winger Arjen
Robben told Bayern’s official website.
Arjen Robben Dribbles Patrice Evra at
Old Trafford.
“All of us are in the game for the
chance of playing in an atmosphere like
that. Old Trafford is very special
indeed and we should enjoy it. The
fans are a 12th man for Manchester
United.”
The ‘Red Devils’ have won just one of
their six encounters with Bayern Munich
in Europe since the 1999 final in
Barcelona.
But the last time both teams met- in
the 2010 quarter-finals- Arjen
Robben’s volley at Old Trafford made it
4-4 on aggregate to send the German
side through on away goals.
Robben added: “It’s a good draw and
we’re away from home first. United
aren’t in great shape but they’re still a
top team. We face two very tough
matches.
“Obviously they’re struggling in the
Premier League this season but that
counts for nothing in the Champions
League. We have to be up for it from
the start.”
Moyes’ men can take a relief from
Wednesday night’s win over Olympiacos
and the fact that the only two teams to
have earned a point at Bayern’s Allianz
Arena home this season are both
English- Manchester City in the group
stage, and Arsenal in the second round
of the same competition.
Moyes said on facing Bayern: “I’ve got
us to the quarter-final and now the aim
is to get to the semi-final. In a lot of
ways it did not matter who we drew.
“I have to say I have probably drawn
out the favourites and holders of the
competition. It is a really tough draw
for us, but one I am looking forward
to.”
he is relishing their Champions League
quarter-final draw with Manchester United
as David Moyes’s side “aren’t in great
shape”.
The English champions were paired
against the reigning European
champions in Friday draw in what could
be a repeat of the 1999 finals at the
Camp Nou.
“The best thing about Manchester is the
atmosphere,” Dutch winger Arjen
Robben told Bayern’s official website.
Arjen Robben Dribbles Patrice Evra at
Old Trafford.
“All of us are in the game for the
chance of playing in an atmosphere like
that. Old Trafford is very special
indeed and we should enjoy it. The
fans are a 12th man for Manchester
United.”
The ‘Red Devils’ have won just one of
their six encounters with Bayern Munich
in Europe since the 1999 final in
Barcelona.
But the last time both teams met- in
the 2010 quarter-finals- Arjen
Robben’s volley at Old Trafford made it
4-4 on aggregate to send the German
side through on away goals.
Robben added: “It’s a good draw and
we’re away from home first. United
aren’t in great shape but they’re still a
top team. We face two very tough
matches.
“Obviously they’re struggling in the
Premier League this season but that
counts for nothing in the Champions
League. We have to be up for it from
the start.”
Moyes’ men can take a relief from
Wednesday night’s win over Olympiacos
and the fact that the only two teams to
have earned a point at Bayern’s Allianz
Arena home this season are both
English- Manchester City in the group
stage, and Arsenal in the second round
of the same competition.
Moyes said on facing Bayern: “I’ve got
us to the quarter-final and now the aim
is to get to the semi-final. In a lot of
ways it did not matter who we drew.
“I have to say I have probably drawn
out the favourites and holders of the
competition. It is a really tough draw
for us, but one I am looking forward
to.”
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