FC Bayern Munich, news and rumors
According to David Alaba, Bayern are on the same level as Real Madrid. Thomas Müller Feld probably through the grid of a Swiss club. All news and rumors about FCB at a glance.
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FC Bayern – Alaba: “At Real everything is a tad bigger”
After his departure from FC Bayern without a transfer, David Alaba raved about his new club Real Madrid. “Bayern Munich is one of the biggest clubs in the world, as is Real Madrid. It doesn’t take much. Nevertheless, everything is a tad bigger here at Real,” said the Austrian, who wore the jersey of the German record champions for 13 years Interview with the Kicker and added: “Without being disrespectful to Bavaria.”
The difference was noticeable as soon as he arrived in Madrid. “I felt this special aura and atmosphere from day one. And you can feel the history of this club when you walk across the training ground or through town.
After long negotiations, the defender did not rely on a contract extension. Some can and therefore left Bavaria last summer. “The only thing that sticks is one hundred percent positive thoughts after 13 years. I am incredibly grateful to this club for what they have given me,” said Alaba.
Toni Kroos helped him a lot during the acclimatization phase. He already got on very well with midfield in Munich, he was one of the first people to relate to. He helped me very well, also privately, for example looking for a house. His wife was also very helpful to my girlfriend. “
Alaba will celebrate great successes with the royals. “I came here to write my own story and play my game,” he said. The big goal is to win the Champions League. “That won’t change,” said Alaba: “This club wants to stand for success, and work is being done accordingly. Whether it will be enough in the end, however, is another matter.”
Alaba avoids comparisons with Ramos
He also avoided comparisons with Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos, whose jersey number 4 Alaba inherited. “I get the comparisons every now and then, but I don’t really bother with them,” said Alaba, adding: “I want to play my football, write my story with Real.”
Alaba is also delighted to be working again with Carlo Ancelotti, who was a trainer in Munich from 2016 to 2017. “My relationship with him is good, it was the same in Munich. It is very nice to be able to work with him again. He has a lot of experience as a coach and knows Real Madrid very well.
The way of playing in Spain is “something different” compared to the Bundesliga, so Alaba: “Even Levante or Alaves try to play football from behind. As a central defender, I have fewer header duels after kicks than in the Bundesliga. There it is steeper and more direct played up front, but in Spain they put a lot of emphasis on possession, even with the teams listed in the table below. “
FC Bayern: Müllerfeld near Zurich through the grid
Ancillo Canepa, the president and owner of FC Zurich, has revealed that the Swiss can sign Thomas Müller.
According to this, Zurich observed the attacker, who was still a young FC Bayern player at the time. Canepa and his former sports director were not enthusiastic about the video study. “What irritated them above all was the somewhat strange gait of the tall and very lanky-looking player,” the report said.
Müller stayed in Munich instead and was supposed to make the leap to the professionals in 2009. Since then, the 32-year-old has won the triple twice, among other things.
FC Bayern: Goretzka and Hernandez probably fit for Benfica
Leon Goretzka and Lucas Hernandez will be available for Bayern against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday.
According to Kicker Goretzka, who missed the 5-2 win against Union Berlin, had healed the wound next to the Achilles tendon that he sustained in the 0-5 bankruptcy in Gladbach.
Lucas Hernandez, who wanted to be replaced after a blow to the foot in Berlin, had “no late effects”. So only substitute goalkeeper Sven Ulreich (inner ligament injury) and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting are missing, who has an eye on the Freiburg game on Saturday after his muscle fiber tear.
FC Bayern: The upcoming competitive games at a glance
date | competition | opponent | location |
November 2, 9 p.m. | Champions League | Benfica Lisbon | home |
November 6, 3:30 p.m. | Bundesliga | Sc freiburg | home |
November 19th | Bundesliga | FC Augsburg | guest |