Three observations from Real Madrid?s 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich
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All to play for at the Bernabeu, once again. Going into the game, Real Madrid fans were confident of their team getting the job done against a struggling Bayern Munich side that hadn?t been themselves in the league this season. The truth is, it was still going to be tough regardless. No team gets to the semi-finals of the Champions League without being good and without beating the best teams. Bayern showed what they are capable of in a knockout tie when they faced Arsenal ? one of the best teams in the world this season ? and beat them in a thoroughly convincing manner.
It does not really matter how they are doing in the league, just like it did not matter how bad Real Madrid were in the league in 2017-18 ? the year of their third consecutive Champions League title. All that matters is their history, quality, and results in this competition. And in this competition, Bayern have been convincing. Real Madrid still should go through, because if they can beat Manchester City, they should be able to take on Bayern at the Bernabeu, but you never know. Bayern are no pushovers, and they showed that in the first leg. ?Bayern came out with their best version, and we didn?t,? were Carlo Ancelotti?s words after the game on Tuesday. The result favours Real Madrid, because even though they weren?t at their best, they still go to the Bernabeu with a clean slate. Be that as it may, it is still a difficult road ahead.
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