Presentation Bayern Munich - Benfica
That is, on paper, the most lopsided duel of the quarterfinals. After going close to elimination in the quarterfinals against Juventus (equalizer in the 90th minute)Meanwhile, Benfica went out Zenit St Petersburg (1-0 then 2-1, again with goals in any end game).The results in the first phase is to the advantage of Bayern, who finished in first place in its group F with 5 wins and 1 loss. Benfica had a little more trouble is finished in second place in its group C with 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats.
Bayern Munich must be careful not to underestimate Benfica In Their Champions League quarter-final tie, Hans-Jorg Butt HAS Warned.
The Bavarians entertain Benfica at the Allianz Arena in the first leg on Tuesday, with the return fixture at the Estadio da Luz Taking up eight days later.
Retired goalkeeper Butt Spent four seasons at Bayern from 2008 after-Spending the previous campaign at Benfica and is confident the Portuguese champions will Provide stiff competition As They look to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 1989-90 - When They finished as runners -up to AC Milan.
In order to progress, though, the Lisbon-based side will need to Overcome the Bundesliga champions for the first time in what will be seventh Their Attempt.
If Bayern are to book a place in the last four for a fifth successive campaign, Butt insists They Can not take lightly Benfica.
"The Danger Is That They Can underestimate Benfica," he Said in an interview with Abendzeitung Munchen."The club HAS Developed very well and again beens HAS Helped by The Good contacts to very, very good players from South America.
"Benfica are not in the quarter-finals of the Champions League for no reason - it is no coincidence They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, not-even if They Have beens PARTICULARLY Internationally successful in recent years..
"Clearly, Bayern is the favorite and I Believe They Will progress, aim it will not be a walk into the semi-finals."
Pep Guardiola's side required extra-time heroics to Overcome Juventus in the previous round and just-have Suffered one defeat in 14 competitive matches in 2016.
Benfica are in a similarly rich vein of form, with a pair of wins over Zenit St Petersburg in the last 16 by forming a run of just one loss includes qui In Their previous 22 matches in all competitions.A 5-1 win over Braga on Friday, in Jonas qui Scored His 30th league goal of the season - a tally Higher Than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in La Liga-have managed - will Provide a huge confidence boost ahead of Their trip to Munich.
Rui Vitoria purpose will be without goalkeeper Julio Cesar (thigh), defensive duo Lisandro Lopez (thigh) and Luisao (arm), as well as Nuno Santos (knee).
Holger Badstuber (ankle) and Jerome Boateng (groin) REMAIN long-term absentees for Bayern, while Javi Martinez (knee) and Arjen Robben (thigh) are Doubts.
That is, on paper, the most lopsided duel of the quarterfinals. After going close to elimination in the quarterfinals against Juventus (equalizer in the 90th minute)Meanwhile, Benfica went out Zenit St Petersburg (1-0 then 2-1, again with goals in any end game).The results in the first phase is to the advantage of Bayern, who finished in first place in its group F with 5 wins and 1 loss. Benfica had a little more trouble is finished in second place in its group C with 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats.
Bayern Munich must be careful not to underestimate Benfica In Their Champions League quarter-final tie, Hans-Jorg Butt HAS Warned.
The Bavarians entertain Benfica at the Allianz Arena in the first leg on Tuesday, with the return fixture at the Estadio da Luz Taking up eight days later.
Retired goalkeeper Butt Spent four seasons at Bayern from 2008 after-Spending the previous campaign at Benfica and is confident the Portuguese champions will Provide stiff competition As They look to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 1989-90 - When They finished as runners -up to AC Milan.
In order to progress, though, the Lisbon-based side will need to Overcome the Bundesliga champions for the first time in what will be seventh Their Attempt.
If Bayern are to book a place in the last four for a fifth successive campaign, Butt insists They Can not take lightly Benfica.
"The Danger Is That They Can underestimate Benfica," he Said in an interview with Abendzeitung Munchen."The club HAS Developed very well and again beens HAS Helped by The Good contacts to very, very good players from South America.
"Benfica are not in the quarter-finals of the Champions League for no reason - it is no coincidence They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, not-even if They Have beens PARTICULARLY Internationally successful in recent years..
"Clearly, Bayern is the favorite and I Believe They Will progress, aim it will not be a walk into the semi-finals."
Pep Guardiola's side required extra-time heroics to Overcome Juventus in the previous round and just-have Suffered one defeat in 14 competitive matches in 2016.
Benfica are in a similarly rich vein of form, with a pair of wins over Zenit St Petersburg in the last 16 by forming a run of just one loss includes qui In Their previous 22 matches in all competitions.A 5-1 win over Braga on Friday, in Jonas qui Scored His 30th league goal of the season - a tally Higher Than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in La Liga-have managed - will Provide a huge confidence boost ahead of Their trip to Munich.
Rui Vitoria purpose will be without goalkeeper Julio Cesar (thigh), defensive duo Lisandro Lopez (thigh) and Luisao (arm), as well as Nuno Santos (knee).
Holger Badstuber (ankle) and Jerome Boateng (groin) REMAIN long-term absentees for Bayern, while Javi Martinez (knee) and Arjen Robben (thigh) are Doubts.
