The Bavarian giants reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League twice out of the last three campaigns, but failed to win the prestigious trophy on both accounts
Bayern Munich have been one of the most successful European powerhouses and have enjoyed four titles of the premier cup competition. Their last success came in 2001 when they beat Spanish outfit http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-CF-c40864 on penalties. Bayern
also won three consecutive Champions League titles from 1974-1976.
However, it has been over a decade since any German club won the premier cup competition. Der FCB were unlucky as they have been unable to do well against Premier League, La Liga and Serie A sides. Nevertheless, this pattern might
change this term as they have bolstered their squad with world class players over the summer.
Die Roten have strengthened their squad with a host of talented players from all over Europe such as prolific striker Mario Mandzukic, star midfielder Javi http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Xherdan-Shaqiri-c37074. In the Bundesliga they
have won seven out of seven league games with a perfect record.
Moreover, the Bundesliga outfit started well in this year’s edition of the competition and beat http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 2-1 in the opening clash, but suffered a shock defeat from Belarusian side BATE Borisov 3-1. Bayern are expected to top their
group but trail BATE by 3 points.
FC Hollywood have a big reputation and are a dominating force in European circuit. The team include high-profile players such as captain http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arjen-Robben-c6521.
The young prodigies Thomas Muller and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Toni-Kroos-c35425 are also exceptional talents.
Furthermore, Die Bayern have a realistic chance of winning the elite club competition but they will have to work hard to achieve that. They will have to work on their defensive side and be more clinical in front of the goal. Bayern’s
main threat to the ultimate trophy will be Spanish duo Real Madrid and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 along with Chelsea.
The Bavarian outfit have the added cutting edge this season but will have to utilise it with proper effect. They can compete at the highest level but will need to be more consistent, especially towards the latter stages of the
tournament.
The Allianz Arena side is the most successful German club and will be hoping to replicate their domestic success in the European cup. They will try to return to their winning ways of previous seasons and will be desperate to claim
their 5th European honour in 2012-13 campaign.
Bayern also hired the former Champions League winner Matthias Sammer as their sporting director in the summer. Sammer’s experience will be vital to the Munich side as he knows the secret of how to achieve success in the format.
Der FCB also broke the bank to land the Bundesliga record signing Javi Martinez from Athletic Bilbao for a fee of €40 million. They have showed their intent that they are ready to mount a serious challenge for the top honour after
they lost last year’s tournament to Premier League side http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 on penalties.
The Bavarian giants have all the ingredients to go all the way this year but will face stiff competition from clubs in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749. However, on their day they can beat any team in the world but it will be hard for them to
lift the Champions League this season.
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