Can Nagelsmann replicate the miracle of last season when Bayern Munich, the favourite to win the Champions League, meets Atletico Madrid?

On December 26, 2023, according to CCTV5 program list, the draw result of the European Champions League 1/8 final has been announced, and the most eye-catching match is between defending champion Bayern Munich and Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. This is a contest of strength and style, as well as a contest between coaches and tactics,

On December 26, 2023, according to CCTV5 program list, the draw result of the European Champions League 1/8 final has been announced, and the most eye-catching match is between defending champion Bayern Munich and Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. This is a contest of strength and style, as well as a contest between coaches and tactics. Can Bayern's Nagelsmann replicate the miracle of last season and lead Bayern to win the championship again?

Bayern Munich are the favourites to win the Champions League. They have won six games in the group stage, scored 18 goals and only conceded 5 goals, demonstrating their strong strength. Their current head coach is Nagelsman, who took over from Felik at the beginning of this season. He led Bayern to continue the glory of last season and build a team with both offensive and defensive capabilities. There are many world-class players in their lineup, such as Levandovsky, Gnabri, Kingsley Koman, etc., as well as many promising rookies, such as Musila, Nabi Keita, Alaba, etc. Their characteristics are good at controlling the ball, rich in technology and cooperation, and good at playing high-pressure closing.

Atletico Madrid is the leader of La Liga. They went out of the group with a record of 5-1, scored 7 goals and only conceded 2 goals, demonstrating their stability. Their current head coach is Simone, who has been in charge for 10 years and led Atletico Madrid to build a team of iron and steel. There are many experienced veterans in their lineup, such as Suarez, Gretzman, Kirk, and many young and energetic players, such as Joe Felix, Lorent, Tripier, etc. Their characteristics are good at defensive counterattack, aggressive and sacrificial, and good at defensive counterattack.

The confrontation between Bayern and Atletico Madrid is also a confrontation between two different football concepts. Who can prevail over Bayern's offensive football and Atletico Madrid's defensive football? In history, the two teams have played against each other six times in the Champions League. Bayern won three, drew two and lost one. The last time they played was in the group match last season. Bayern beat Atletico Madrid 4-0 away from home, showing their strength. The following is the history of the two teams:

This season's Champions League 1/8 final will be held in February and March next year. The first round between Bayern and Atletico Madrid will be held at Wanda Metropolitan Stadium, the home of Atletico Madrid, on February 22, and the second round will be held at Allianz Stadium, the home of Bayern Munich, on March 8. This will be a wonderful contest. Let's wait and see. Don't miss the live broadcast of CCTV5 program list.

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