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‘We play great football’ — Bayern Munich exec likes chances vs. Real Madrid
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Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer expresses confidence in his team's chances against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, emphasizing the importance of not underestimating their opponents. He highlights the advantage of playing at home in the second leg.
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Dayot Upamecano of FC Bayern Munich competes for a header with Alvaro Carreras of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern München at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 07, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has the utmost respect for Real Madrid.
When push comes to shove, though, Hainer really likes his team’s chances vs. anyone — not just Los Blancos. That said, Hainer knows better than to count out a very talented Real Madrid side.
“I think it’s a good position to go into the second leg with a win in Madrid. But of course, we absolutely mustn’t take it lightly: Real Madrid didn’t win the Champions League five times in the last ten years for nothing. We’re playing in our Allianz Arena and we can count on our fans – they were fantastic in Madrid, too. And there’s one thing I’m particularly counting on: We’ll play great football,” Hainer told Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Each team has reasons to be confident for this matchup. For the Bavarians, though, this would represent getting back over the hump and taking down a true giant in a Champions League for the first time since 2020, It would truly be a chance for Bayern Munich to plant its flag once again as a primary contender for Champions League glory.
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Q&A
What did Bayern Munich's president say about their chances against Real Madrid?
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer expressed confidence in his team's chances, stating they play great football and have the advantage of home support in the second leg.
How many times has Real Madrid won the Champions League in the last ten years?
Real Madrid has won the Champions League five times in the last ten years.
When is the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid?
The second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final will be played at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena, but the specific date is not mentioned in the provided content.
