Edwin Van der Sar believes Arjen Robben will be key to the final – Football News
Former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 international, Edwin Van der Sar, appreciated the BVB but is supporting the Bavarian outfit to win the Champions League along with Ajax coach Frank de Boer.
Former Manchester United, Ajax and Fulham goalkeeper feels that Bayern Munich right winger http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arjen-Robben-c6521’s presence in the side gives the German champions the edge in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday. The match will take place at the Wembley stadium.
"Bayern Munich, with Arjen Robben on their side, are favourites for the final in my eyes," the former Netherlands international was quoted as saying in an interview.
The all German game will pit the fiercest rivals’ Borussia Dortmund and Bayern against each other and the retired player believes his international team-mate will help his side bring the trophy back to the Allianz Arena.
"The entire team, I think, is stronger than that of Dortmund, even if you do not know what [Robert] Lewandowski will bring to the contest. That striker has made a big impression on me this season," he mused.
The legendary star, who is now the marketing director at the Dutch side, claimed that Robben could turn the tie in the favour of Der FCB. He stated that the Allianz Arena outfit are much better than the Black Yellows. However, he praised star striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robert-Lewandowski-c31255 and said he has done exceptionally well this term.
"The whole Dortmund team have made excellent progress this season," he added.
Dortmund finished second in the league 25 points behind Die Roten, but Van der Sar said that they were on an amazing run in the European competition instead.
"I have said before that the club have set the perfect example in Europe," the former Manchester United and Fulham player finally concluded.
Therefore, they deserve to be in the final of Europe’s elite cup competition after beating teams such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, Ajax, Malaga and Shakhtar Donetsk. The whole side has improved a lot this campaign and have set a great example for others to follow in the continent. Ajax head coach Frank de Boer also expects Bayern to win the crucial final.
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