On Friday, Alaba will once again be in demand as a central defender. Left-back Alphonso Davies, who had to pass in training on Wednesday due to an injury, reported fit again – Alaba’s possible jumping into his former position is no longer an issue. For Alaba it is the third game against the Catalans, so far he has always left the field as the winner: In the semifinals of 2012/13 he made one assist in each of the 4-0 and 3-0 victories, and Bayern subsequently took in the final against BVB the last of five CL and Master Cup triumphs so far.
Bayern light favorite
Barca also hold on to this number, so the Friday duel is the clear quarter-final hit: They are the only CL winners in the field. And the winner of the previous three knockout round duels also won the title – Barcelona in 2009 and 2015, and Bayern in 2013. They are now going into a game as a slight favorite that gives the Spaniards the chance to save a messed up season with a title. Bayern won 22 of 23 games in 2020 in a draw. In the CL round of 16 last Saturday they gave Chelsea another 4-1 rebuff after their 3-0 first leg.
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