Bayern does not trust the Submarine

Bayern Munich do not trust Villarreal, rival of the six-time European champion in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. As soon as you know that they will face the Yellow Submarine directed by Unai Emery, lThe bosses of the Bundesliga champion warned against taking lightly a team that, on paper, will not start as favorites in the tie that will be played on April 6 (first leg at the Ceramics) and April 12 (return at the Allianz Arena).

“Villarreal showed what they are capable of in the round of 16. For this reason, we must be forewarned and approach this challenge with full concentration. Let no one believe that it will be two easy games”, were the words of Oliver Kahn, president of the board of directors of Bayern. Hasan Salihamidzic, sporting director of the leader of the German top competition, added: “Villarreal is the current champion of the Europa LeagueIt’s a good team, no doubt. We don’t underestimate them.”

To date, Villarreal and Bayern have faced each other on just two occasions. On 11/12, the German team faced the team from Castellón in the group stage, where they managed to win both matches (0-2 away and 3-1 in Munich). “Emery is a great coach, he has shown it in all the teams he has managed.. It’s going to be a difficult duel: especially at home, Villarreal is a team that wants to have the ball and, when they do, they do it very well”, underlined Lucas Hernández.