Bayern Munich brace for bruising ECL clash
Sep 27, 2016 - 2:28 AM Carlo Ancelotti's perfect start with Bayern Munich will be put to the test against Champions League runners-up Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon in a re-run of last season's scintillating semi-final tie.The Bundesliga leaders have won eight games out of eight under the Italian coach in all competitions, with five league victories accompanying glory in the German Super Cup and an easy win in the German Cup.
Bayern thrashed Rostov 5-0 in their Champions League Group D opener but midfielder Xabi Alonso warned they will come under much greater scrutiny against Atletico on Thursday AEST, who have conceded two goals in seven games in all competitions.
"We're happy with the start we have made but we know that this is the first really powerful team we're going to face.
"What we've achieved up to now could all fall apart in 90 minutes," Alonso told Spanish newspaper Marca on Monday.
Atletico knocked Bayern out of the competition last season on away goals in a thrilling two-legged tie and Alonso is expecting more of the same from Diego Simeone's side.
"I think they are a very similar team to last year, they are competitive, hard working, always well organised. They have positive aggression, they always compete to the limit."
Ancelotti has won a joint-record three Champions League titles, his 2014 triumph coming at the expense of Atletico with local rivals Real Madrid. The Italian also oversaw Atletico's elimination at the quarter-final stage the following season.
Source: AAP
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