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Joop Haynkes: The two of the greatest teams in Europe will meet  

Joop Haynkes: The two of the greatest teams in Europe will meet

2.07.2012

The head coach of Bayern Munich Joop Haynkes expects spectacle in the first semifinal match of the Champions League against Real Madrid on Tuesday. "The match will be very interesting. On the pitch will face two of the greatest and most successful clubs in Europe" said Haynkes.

"That the final is at " Allianz Arena" is a great motivation for my players. This is normal because once in a lifetime you get the opportunity to to play for the the trophy in the Champions League on your own stadium" he added.

Haynkes will lead the team against Bayern Munich, with which he won the tournament in 1998. The specialist is aware that the mentality and attitude for the game will be crucial. "The strong desire to pursue the victory is very important on the European scene. We are all aware that we have a great battle. I hope and believe that we will show not only a good game, but will succeed" said Haynkes.

Bayern has excellent performance in the history against Real Madrid on their own terrain, the Germans have reached eight victories in nine home games. The efforts of Bavarians are already fully focused to the Champions League after the team has illusionary chances to attack the title in the Bundesliga.

The task of Manuel Noyer to protect his door "dry" does not seem an easy given the fact that Real players have scored over 150 goals in all competitions this season, 107 of which in the Spanish Primera Liga.

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