29 of April. Tuesday's planned meeting of the two clubs: Spanish "real" and German "Bavaria". The first meeting was held in Madrid a week ago. At the time the game ended with a victory "real" with the score 1:0.
After losing in Madrid, Bayern found themselves in a difficult position. The team is required to win this match, but conceding a goal under Guardiola will have to score at least three times, which is very difficult in a game with such a serious opponent as "real". In the first meeting the players, "Bavaria" for a long time had the territorial advantage, but to break the protection of Iker Casillas failed. For the first time in the current League Champions Bayern left the field without goals scored and only the second time lost. The first loss happened at the "Bavaria" in his field in game with "Manchester city" (the game ended with the score 2:3), but this has not stopped Bayern to win their group.
"Real" in the match, which was held in Madrid, was able to exploit the weaknesses of defence "Bavaria" in the center. In fact Benzema scored into an empty net from the Central zone. Everyone knows that Bayern are strong in the attack that compensates for the shortcomings of defense. However, in the match real Madrid managed to preserve the winning score, becoming, thereby, a favorite two-legged confrontation.
Recall that the "Bavaria" already became the champion of his country. Real are still fighting for this title. And the struggle of the Madrid team will be a difficult. Three rounds before the finish of the wards Carlo Ancelotti behind 6 points from the leader – Atletico Madrid. Between the two meetings with Bayern Munich, "real" defeated "Osasuna" (4:0).
"Bavaria" is also not far behind from "real". Last Saturday, the team defeated "the Werder" with the account 5:2. And Josep Guardiola, and Carlo Ancelotti bringing in reservists, in particular, the team Bayern double did Claudio Pizarro, a player who rarely takes the field.
The match in Munich will be held at the stadium "arena – Munich". This game will be preceded by ceremonies. For the past week, died, two former Bayern coach - Vujadin boskov and Tito Vilanova. Bochkov known worldwide primarily for his work with the Italian "Sampdoria", which won the Cup winners ' Cup (1990) and in the Italian League. And in 1980 Moscow won the Cup and the championship of Spain at the head of the "real". Vilanova worked as assistant to Guardiola in the game against Bayern, and then succeeded him as coach of Barca.
The beginning of a match "Bavaria" - "real" is scheduled for 22:45 Moscow time. The main referee will be Pedro proenca Oliveira Alves Garcia.
A second response to the semi-finals will take place on Wednesday in London. It will play London "Chelsea" and Spanish "Atletico". The first meeting ended in a goalless draw. 24 of May will host the final of the Champions League.
