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The draw for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League took place on Monday at UEFA's headquarters in Switzerland.

Because there are fewer teams participating in the lottery, the lottery ceremony is very simple, and the results will come out soon.

To the disappointment of those who watch the excitement and don't think it's a big deal, Real Madrid did not draw with Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid drew a relatively weak opponent-Manchester City.

The reason why Manchester City is relatively weak is because this is the first time in the history of the Manchester City club that they have reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. They have never been there before. The lack of experience in this area is the biggest problem for Manchester City.

Atletico Madrid's opponent is Bayern Munich.

In the second round of the quarter-finals, Bayern Munich drew 2:2 away from Benfica with only one goal in the first round. They advanced 3:2 on aggregate and became the opponents of Atletico Madrid.

It can be said that this is not a good sign.

The strength of Bayern Munich is obvious to all. From the 2011-2012 season until now, they have at least reached the semi-finals of the Champions League every season.

Five seasons in a row.

There must be something special about being so consistent.

Everyone knows that the "Clasico" in Spain is Real Madrid vs. Barcelona, ​​while the "Clasico" in Italy is Inter Milan vs. Juventus. Does anyone know the "European Derby"?

Generally, the national derby in a country is naturally the collision of the two most powerful teams in the country.

Then the European Derby should also be a match between the two most powerful teams in Europe.

Only a game between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich can be called a "European derby".

From this name alone, everyone can see the strength and status of Bayern Munich.

Today's Bayern Munich, under the leadership of former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, is launching an impact on the Champions League.

Of course, it does not mean that Atletico Madrid must be on the weak side. starter

Don't look at Bayern Munich's glory in the Champions League these years, but they also have their own difficulties.

Guardiola came to take over the former Bayern Munich coach Heynckes.

Originally, he was shouldering the goal of leading Bayern Munich to achieve the Champions League title.

Because before that, Bayern Munich's results in the Champions League were not very good. Although they reached the finals twice in three years, they lost to Mourinho's Inter Milan at the Bernabeu once, and were defeated by Chelsea's Germany at their own gate. Robba was absolutely tied and lost the game in the final penalty shootout.

It's always one breath away from the Champions League.

Coupled with the fact that Dortmund is also pressing hard in the league, it is very embarrassing.

The top management of the Bayern Munich club had the idea of ​​​​changing coaches.

At that time, it was the meritorious coach Heynckes who coached the team, but he was already old, so he should also consider the issue of successor.

However, the operation of the Bayern Munich club is a bit confusing. In the middle of the 2012-2013 season, it suddenly announced the candidate for the new coach, and the successor is Guardiola. At that time, the contract between the club and Heynckes had not yet ended. Even if Guardiola wanted to take office, he had to wait until the end of the season.

At that time, many media criticized Bayern Munich's approach as a very serious public relations accident and an extreme disrespect for the old coach Heynckes.

But I don't know if this mysterious operation of Bayern Munich stimulated the old coach Heynckes,

Also stimulated the Bayern Munich players.

After the news of the coaching change was announced, Bayern Munich's performance suddenly improved, and they made great strides all the way to the Champions League final.

In the league they took back the league title from Dortmund, and in the German Cup they beat Stuttgart to lift the trophy. In the Champions League final, they defeated their old rival Dortmund and finally achieved the first triple crown in German football history!

The Bayern Munich executives asked Guardiola to coach because they valued his experience and ability to lead Barcelona to the Triple Crown in the 2008-2009 season, and hoped that he could replicate such a successful experience in Bayern Munich.

Who would have thought that before Guardiola was about to take office, Heynckes, who was about to be replaced by him, would do it!

This is a bit embarrassing...

At that time, some media gloated and said that Guardiola would face unprecedented pressure this time.

That's right, his predecessor, Zhuyu, has already won almost all the highest honors that a club coach can get. How will he play next?

Even if he wins the Triple Crown, he may only be regarded as tying Heynckes. Unless he replicates his six-time crown in Barcelona, ​​he will probably live forever as Heynckes retires. In the shadow of the coach.

But the contracts have been signed, and it is obviously impossible for Guardiola to give up coaching Bayern Munich at this time.

And just like that, with a huge dark cloud overhead, Guardiola took over at Bayern Munich.

In the merchant's first season, he led Bayern Munich to great success in the league, and finally won the championship with a huge difference of 19 points over the second place Borussia Dortmund. But in fact, their day to win the championship should be earlier. In March, after the twenty-seventh round of the league, Guardiola's team led the second-placed Dortmund by 25 points and won the championship seven rounds ahead of schedule. Created the earliest record of winning the five major European leagues. Moreover, Guardiola's team also set a record of nineteen consecutive victories that season.

In the league, they won the championship in March. It stands to reason that they have enough time to prepare for the Champions League and strive to achieve good results in the Champions League.

But maybe it was too early to win the championship, and the game status of the players disappeared during the next rotation break. starter

That season, Bayern Munich was eliminated by Real Madrid 5:0 in two rounds in the semi-finals. In the second round, Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich 4:0 away. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and broke Altafe The record of 14 goals in a single season in the UEFA Champions League jointly held by Ninny and Messi.

Bayern Munich became the eternal background of this record.

In the end, Bayern Munich won the league championship and the German Cup championship that season, only one Champions League away, and they will be able to become the Triple Crown...

In the second season of Guardiola's coaching, in the 2014-2015 season, Bayern Munich won the championship with a ten-point advantage. But lost the German Cup champion.

This time in the semi-finals of the Champions League, they encountered Guardiola's former club Barcelona. Although Bayern Munich defeated Barcelona 3:2 at home this time, they were beaten 0:3 away by Enrique's team and were eliminated with a total score of 5:3.

The 2015-2016 season, that is, this season, is Guardiola's third season in charge of Bayern Munich.

Thirty rounds have been played in the league, and Bayern Munich ranks first with a seven-point advantage.

With four league rounds left, it is no surprise that Guardiola's Bayern Munich will also win the league title.

They also reached the final of the German Cup, and their opponent was old rival Dortmund.

In the Champions League, they once again came to the crossroads of fate-the Champions League semi-finals.

For two consecutive seasons, Guardiola and his "cosmic benevolence" have fallen here, and they all said that nothing happened. So this time Guardiola can break through his "destiny" with Atletico Madrid?