Bayern Munich within the quarter-finals of the Champions League! The trail to the ultimate will change into clear on Friday when the quarter-final and semi-final brackets are revealed. Whereas we loved imagining these rivals, former Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge urged warning.

Rummenigge confused that “there isn’t a fascinating draw within the quarter-finals” (via iMiaSanMia). “No person most likely desires to get Actual Madrid or Manchester Metropolis. However different groups additionally need to be the place they’re now.”

Maybe nobody want to lure Bayern Munich both – however a bodily and counter-attacking staff with a strong protection may be simply as harmful a menace as an expansive, high-powered assault. Bayern higher keep in mind what occurred final yr.

“I all the time keep in mind the instance of Villarreal from final season. You need to be very targeted and play with respect.”

Unai Emery’s Villarreal facet shocked Bayern – who averted groups like Liverpool in final yr’s draw – by taking part in with braveness and energy whereas closing the possibilities of Robert Lewandowski and his staff mates. Bayern took a success at halftime anyway to seal their early exit. This yr, the Bavarian gamers will must be extra exact to make sure they get the very best out of them, regardless of who they face.

The Champions League draw takes place on Friday at 7 am EST.