Bayern Munich v Chelsea Champions Leagu

Bayern Munich v Chelsea Champions Leagu

Bayern Munich take Jorge Soler Jersey on Chelsea at the Allianz Arena on Saturday evening for the European Cup. Both teams were underdogs in their semi-finals, but sneaked through against all the odds. Bayern have home advantage which makes them favourites, but will they buckle under the pre sure?Heres my guide to what promises to be a fascinating encounter.ChelseaManager: Roberto di Matteo likely to be the Italians final game in charge so he will want to go out with his name in the history books for the right reasons. Key player: Petr Cech sure to be a busy night for the experienced Czech keeper. He will need to be on Blaine Boyer Jersey top form and ensure his defence stay disciplined (unlike in the semi-final).Semi-Final: Beat pre-tournament favourites Barcelona 1-0 at Stamford Bridge, before drawing 2-2 in the Nou Camp, despite having captain John Terry sent off.Most impre sive Champions League game this season: 4-1 v NapoliLikely starting XI: Cech, Bosingwa, Luiz, Cahill, Cole, Mikel, E sien, Lampard, Kalou, Mata, Drogba.Three ways Bayern Munich can be beaten:Turn the crowd against the side. Winning some early, crunching tackles usually does the trick.Exploit their defence. On paper this is their weak point, and this was shown in last weekends 5-2 German Cup final defeat to Boru sia Dortmund.Park the bus, metaphorically. Shut the attacking threats out, soak up the pre sure then hit them on break with a sucker-punch from Drogba (or Torres).Bayern MunichManager: Jupp Heynckes a victory would make him just the fourth manager ever to win the European Cup twice with different clubs, after he won the trophy in 1998 with Real Madrid.Key player: Arjen Robben po se ses a lethal left foot and has the ability to carve his way through defences and Alex Gordon Jersey turn games.Semi-Final: Defeated Jose Mourinhos Real Madrid 2-1 in Munich, and, despite losing by the same scoreline in Madrid, outwitted the Spaniards on penalties.Most impre sive Champions League game this season: 7-0 v BaselThree ways Chelsea can be beaten:Target the defence. John Terry didnt fancy a final appearance, so theyre left with two rather inexperienced players in David Luiz and Gary Cahill who have only just recovered from injuries.Surround Drogba. Hes the main attacking threat and frustrating him will ensure he goes off in a sulk Melky Cabrera Jersey at the end, goalle s.Water the gra s before the game (if it hasnt rained). This will cue memories of the final in Moscow in 2008 and we all know what happened then. Theres nothing like a bit of dj-vu.Likely starting XI: Neuer, Lahm, Boateng,Tymoshchuk, Contento, Kroos, Schweinsteiger Chris Owings Jersey , Muller, Robben, Ribery, Gomez.Prediction: Both sides will be nervy Chelsea for simply being in the final, and Bayern for having an expectant home crowd on their backs. The more the game opens up though, the more chances there will be. I think it will go to extra-time, and Bayern will eventually come out on top 3-1.What do you think?Leave your predictions below.

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