The Bayern Munich skipper admitted that he is excited to face http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 in the UEFA Champions League knock-out stage
The Bavarian giants will face the Gunners in the round of 16 of the Champions League in February. The Reds topped their respective group whereas Arsenal finished second to Schalke at the end of the preliminary stage.
Many are rating the clash as one of the best in the knock-out phase, along with Manchester United’s encounter with Real Madrid.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Philipp-Lahm-c29929 is, however, confident that his side will be able to progress to the next stage despite the tough opposition. He insisted that the team has been in sensational form since the start of the season and if they continue
to play the way they have been, winning will not be difficult.
The full-back is also excited on the prospect of playing against international teammates, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lukas-Podolski-c22896. The defender admitted that it will certainly not be an easy task for his side to pull a victory and the
team will have to fight hard to progress to the next round.
“It's a great draw. I'm looking forward to meeting up again with Poldi and Per, it's always a bit special when you face fellow internationals. All of us and the fans can look forward to a great atmosphere at both matches. We have
a good chance of getting through. If we show our true quality, we'll make it,” the German international was quoted as saying in an interview to Bayern Munich’s official website.
On the other hand, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-Neuer-c23424 added that the draw is a mouth-watering one and warned his side against any complacency. He admitted that the team cannot afford any mistakes in the big game and wants the players to perform to their
full potential.
“It's an attractive draw against a big club with very good players. It definitely won’t be easy, but I think we’re capable of making the next round,” he concluded.
Bayern Munich lead the Bundesliga standings table as the team went into the winter break and are favourites to lift the league title at the end of the season.
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