The Bayern Munich manager is aiming for a win against Borussia Monchengladbach in the semi-final of the DFB-Pokal.
The Bavarian giants will take on Lucien Favre’s side in the semi-final of the German Cup at the Borussia Park on Wednesday, March 21. The hosts have been sensational at home all season and are yet to lose at the Borussia Park this
season.
Bayern Munich have returned to form in the last few games after a below par second-half of the season. The former German champions have downed Hoffenheim, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Berlin-c7536 in their last three games and have scored a stunning
20 goals in the process.
Heynckes, who played for Borussia Monchengladbach in his playing days and was the manager of the Foals for eight years, claimed that it will be an emotional fixture for him as he returns to his former side. The manager claimed
that he has had a great relationship with Gladbach over the last many years but admitted that he will not let emotions get in the way.
The tactician added that Bayern want to avenge their two league defeats against Borussia Monchengladbach in the league earlier this season and is aiming for a berth in the final of the competition.
“It's not like any other match for me personally. It’ll be packed with emotion. I have a very special relationship with Borussia. A professional sportsman or coach blends these things out, that's obvious. We want to wipe away the
memory of both defeats to Gladbach in the Bundesliga,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
On the other hand, Gladbach boss Lucien Favre admitted that it will not be an easy fixture for his side as the Bavarians have been in scintillating form of late. He added that his side will have to stop the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arjen-Robben-c6521
and Franck Ribery if they want to win the game.
“The circumstances are very different compared to August and January. Bayern are very settled. They have the class of the German national team, plus Ribery and Robben,” he concluded.
If Bayern progress, they will face Borussia Dortmund in the final of the competition.
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