The Bayern Munich winger is looking forward to lead his side to victory against Chelsea in the final of the UEFA Champions League.
The French international is targeting a win in the upcoming UEFA Champions League final at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, May 19. He insisted that his side certainly has the quality to win the competition and is confident of lifting
the cup at the end of the game.
Ribery claimed that he does not want to miss the opportunity of playing in the final this time around. The player was unable to take part in the 2010 final when Bayern Munich lost to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan after being suspended.
The former Olympique Marseille player added that he still has regret on missing the last final and he wants to make up for that in this final. He admitted that beating http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 would definitely give him a great feeling and would
banish the disappointing memories of the loss in Madrid two years ago.
“It wasn't a good situation for me two years ago and I felt bad about it. I've often thought back to 2010. I can make up for the missed final because I have a second chance. The final in Munich means I can finally banish the memory
of Madrid,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
Ribery admitted that he had never thought that he would get the opportunity of playing in a Champions League final in two years time. He stressed that it is a brilliant achievement for his side and the player is delighted to be
playing the game at Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich’s home ground.
“I didn't think I'd get this second chance so soon. The final in Munich, it's unbelievable, but I think we deserve to be there. I hope we all join forces, turn in a great performance against Chelsea, and win the cup. That would
be terrific,” he concluded.
Franck Ribery has been one of Bayern Munich’s best players this season. He has scored 16 times in the 45 games played this season and has accumulated a staggering 26 assists in the process.
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