After a fierce battle, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid both managed to cut down the two English Premier League powerhouses, highlighting their brilliant achievements in European football.
Real Madrid's victory against Manchester City was, as I predicted, an admirable rise against the odds. The mental toughness of Real Madrid's players is of steel, and it is this resilience that has allowed them to bring home the UEFA Champions League trophy many times over.
The icing on the cake was a crucial goal from Zudibinenham in Real Madrid's recent win over Barcelona in the Derby Nacional. The youngster's ability to score at crucial moments has been remarkable, and the end of his goal drought has made him eager for the upcoming battle.
Facing the fast counter-attacks of Lodi Gorgos and Yunis Oszulia, I expect Real Madrid to be under great pressure with a long-term defensive strategy. Former Bayern Munich player Ossie's ability to control the ball in the midfield and make accurate passes will be the key to deciding the game.
In the match between Bayern Munich and Arsenal, the passion of the home fans should not be ignored. Although this will not affect Real Madrid's performance, it will undoubtedly inject a strong dose of heart into the home team's players.
Lileksineni had a strong showing in the previous rounds and Arsenal failed to contain him effectively as he used his speed advantage to create a number of threats.
Halikani's move to Bayern is aimed at title contention and his fighting spirit will undoubtedly be high. Not only is he skillful, keeping possession of the ball even after a fall, but he can also play a key role by linking up with Lileksini and Musyana.
