Muller: We need fireworks against Atletico

Thomas Muller wants Bayern Munich to produce some “fireworks” when they face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

Bayern are 1-0 down in the tie after failing to break down Atletico at the Vicente Calderon last week.

It is not the first time they have faced adversity in the competition this year as they recovered from 2-0 down in the last round to beat Juventus 4-2 in extra-time.

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Muller, who started on the bench for the first leg, is hoping for more of the same against Atletico.

“As a team we need to set off a few fireworks,” he said. “We’re in for a tough challenge, but after all we’re Bayern. It’s a Champions League home match and I think our record is quite decent in that respect.”

Bayern rested several key players at the weekend and missed out on the chance to wrap up the Bundesliga title as they were held to a draw by Borussia Monchengladbach.

Having lost to Barcelona and Real Madrid at the semi-final stage in the last two years, Bayern face the prospect of a third straight elimination by a Spanish side.

 

 

 

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