Bayern Survives in Champions League

November 2nd, 2021 Online Sports Betting Odds Line

Sports betting had Bayern Munich surviving in the Champions League as they advanced into the quarterfinals. Bayern got a controversial goal from Miroslav Klose that allowed them to advance 4-4 on aggregate against Fiorentina thanks to away goals.  Bayern won the first leg 2-1 but lost in sports betting online action in the return match 3-2 but their away goals proved to be the difference.

Sports betting had not seen Bayern play that well but they are still alive in the Champions League.  Star player Bastian Schweinsteiger is hoping the team gets a favorable draw for the quarterfinals.  Sports betting online indicated that the draw for the quarterfinals will be held next Friday.  Bayern is hoping that they are able to avoid powerful teams like Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea. “Maybe we’ll avoid the really top teams at this stage,” said Schweinsteiger. “We’re delighted to be through, as that was our target. Let’s see what happens in the draw.”

Bayern coach Louis van Gaal said that making it to the quarterfinals was very important for his tame. “We’re through, which is what matters in the Champions League,” said van Gaal, “I always had a good feeling about it. At half-time, I told my players to stay calm, be patient and keep the ball on the floor. We played well in the circumstances, but made too many individual errors in defense.”

Bayern lost striker Mario Gomez in the first half of the sports betting contest but they were able to survive. “We had a few nervy moments in front of our goal, but I don’t think we were that bad,” said Van Gaal, “I never had the feeling we’d be knocked out here. After going a goal down, we controlled the play without creating anything dangerous.

Germany defender Philipp Lahm said that the team has more work to do but he is happy they are moving on. “Our target was a place in the quarter-finals, and we’ve made it,” said Lahm. “We improved after going a goal down, we let the ball do more of the work Yet again, we’ve shown we’re always good for a goal or two.”

Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli was not happy about losing but he was still proud. “It’s a great shame the goal from the first leg proved so important but my players should not feel frustrated,” said Prandelli.

 

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