The euphoria surrounding FC Bayern is growing – but the team is remaining demonstratively calm. After the 5-0 win at FC St. Pauli and the historic goal record, the focus immediately turned back to the Champions League second leg against Real Madrid. Even statements by Karl-Heinz Rummenigge could not change this
The former board boss had recently warned of a „little hype“ surrounding the club and emphasized that too much euphoria in the run-up to the clash with the royals could be dangerous. An assessment that apparently does not play a major role internally
Leon Goretzka reacted clearly to the statements after the game at the Millerntor: „We don’t need to be warned. We already know exactly who we’re playing against and what kind of game it is,“ explained the midfielder
The first leg at the Bernabéu showed just how dangerous Real Madrid can be despite their inferiority. Munich are aware of the quality of their opponents – and will not be blinded by the positive atmosphere around them
Eberl speaks of „controlled euphoria“
Sporting director Max Eberl also took the same line, but chose a slightly more diplomatic tone. „Controlled euphoria is exactly what we had,“ said the 52-year-old
Bayern want to take the self-confidence from the previous games with them without losing their grip on the ground. The starting position after the 2:1 away win is good – but nothing more
While Real Madrid have again dropped points in the league recently, FC Bayern are fully focused on the decisive clash in the Allianz Arena. A place in the semi-finals is within reach, but by no means certain
And that is precisely the message from the team: no complacency, no overconfidence – just maximum concentration on the task at hand
One thing is clear: the euphoria may be growing around FC Bayern – but internally they know very well that nothing has been decided yet against Real Madrid.