Alexander-Arnold warns Bayern tie is only at ‘half-time’
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”That’s obviously my position too. He was excellent. He played with energy and creativity and showed some great skill on the ball.”
On comparisons between the tendency to cut inside, Robben added: ”There are certainly some parallels.
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‘Top, top quality!’ – Olise scores another stunner as Bayern rack up the score against Atalanta
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”But you always have to be careful with comparisons. I don’t really like them, because every player has his own playing style.
”Of course, there are certain things about us that are similar. But ultimately, he’s a different player to me. He just does it brilliantly. I’m really pleased about that and I can enjoy it too.”
For Vincent Kompany and Bayern, the prospect of claiming a treble – something not achieved since the 2019/20 season – is plausible.
They are cantering to another Bundesliga crown, while they face Bayer Leverkusen in the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal.
Ahead of the Madrid second leg, Robben said: ”Bayern will try to play their own game. They don’t need to change their tactics. Their game plan has worked all season.
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Highlights: Kane and Bayern too hot for Real in Bernabeu first leg
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”The back line must, of course, be solid; you have to attack as a compact unit. It’s about approaching the game with total passion and conviction. You have to be confident and not be afraid.”
On comparisons between the current Bayern team and Robben’s treble winning side in 2013, the retired winger said: ”It’s difficult to draw parallels. It’s 13 years now; football has evolved, particularly in terms of physicality and in other aspects as well.
”Back then, we were dominant for several years, including in Europe, reaching several Champions League finals and semi-finals.
”We went on to win the Champions League once. I think we could’ve won it at least once or twice more. We were a very good squad, with many players who stayed together for a long time.
‘Top, top quality!’ – Olise scores another stunner as Bayern rack up the score against Atalanta
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”We always had a core in the team made up of players who knew the club inside out – that ‘Mia san mia’ spirit, that feeling of playing for Bayern. It’s like a family.
”I think that’s the most important thing when you’re building something like that as a club. I see that in the current team as well.
”We’re not yet talking about that kind of dominance over several years but at least this season I think they’re very dominant.
”I’ve also said to a few friends – we’re obviously constantly talking about football – that for me, Bayern are the favourites in the Champions League.
”It’s the way they play. It’s very impressive. But that was already the case a few months ago when I was at the stadium against Brugge. That’s when I saw that everything is right and everything fits.”