I truly cannot see Bayern losing this. Based on how they are playing, the players they have, and Dortmund FAILING so badly this season after the benchmark they set, it all seems to tie into the daunting and obvious reality that Dortmund will lose tonight. And please, this stopped being a "classic" from the moment Bayern ended Dortmund as a threat with the poaching of Lewandowski.
Before the Bayern fans chomp my face off, I do realise there are two sides of the coin. Klopp flopped on Ramos and Immobile and a hint of Wengeritis has plagued their season. So even though I am not a fan of Bayern stifling competition, Dortmund could have done a lot more and been smarter about how they readjusted with their best players leaving.
For tonight's match, how the heck do Dortmund win? Yes, the way they play will always cause Bayern issues because it is quick and direct which is the antithesis to a high defensive line. But erm...as long as my good friend Mkhitaryan is playing, then maybe expect four or five missed open goals? Maybe?
Bayern are looking for all three. They have one, I see them beating Dortmund and snapping either Bielefield or Wolfsburg in the Final and of course, there is the Barcelona issue which won't be easy. But Bayern really should win this game. Even without Rib and Rob, Thiago should be able to calm things down in midfield and get them going with distribution and quick passes to open up what has been a weak Dortmund defence this season. And of course, Lewandowski may most likely score again....just to rub salt in the wound.
I'll miss these matches, when they meant SOMETHING. They were very exciting and was a nice contrast of styles. It would be quite a story tale if Klopp managed to beat Bayern and walk home with the trophy. But there's the fairytale....and then there's the 6-1 reality of Bayern who are always hungry for more success and are aiming for global domination....
HH
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