Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola makes compliments to tonight's opponent in the quarterfinals of the Champions League - Benfica. According to him, due to the excellent defense of the Portuguese would not be appropriate for his team to be determined as the favorite in the clash.
No doubt all bookmakers give priority to the Bavarians not only for the first meeting, but in general the two meetings. If Bayern remove his Portuguese opponent, it would mean the fifth consecutive semifinal in the Champions League for them. So far, however, Benfica has allowed only one defeat in all competitions - 1: 2 Atletico Madrid 4 months ago - and since then has won 17 of his 19 games. "Eagles" are cashed only 13 hits in that number of meetings, which gives cause for reflection Guardiola.
"I do not feel like favorites, having watched some of their games," said Guardiola. "It will be pretty equal match, they really impressed me. I do not think Bayern favorite. We will find it hard to get to the semifinals. "
"Benfica defend very aggressively. Their protective box is one of the best in Europe. They barely allowed her chances on goal. They have fast players in attack and it makes them very dangerous. Moreover able to play head. All in their composition shows much quality, "added the Spanish specialist.
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