Bookmakers don’t just believe in Guardiola.
Artificial intelligence, also known as a software algorithm, has defined Bayern Munich as favorites to enter the Champions League this season. A computer cannot be subjective, like a person, or understand a subject, because it analyzes the data and makes a prediction based on it. The percentages change during the season depending on the content of the new database. But the AI bet is the same as the bookmakers choice. The British can sometimes put Manchester City first, because the big bets on Guardiola are made in the UK itself, but on a global scale, Bayern are first. Not only does Kiryakov consider the Germans “undisputed favorites”. But he considers different topics.
For Bayern. Colossal experience
PSG he was among the favorites for the Champions League, but Messi and Mbappé bowed out of the tournament after meeting up with the German club. Bayern have made 500 appearances in Europe. Most of the time they have played against Real Madrid, they have a lot of experience. Barcelona have been beaten like this more than once. WITH PSG things were getting worse, but now there are more hits. Recovered after the relegation a couple of years ago. The Germans are represented by Kimmich, Davies, Müller, Coman and Gnabry, who already won the Champions League less than three years ago. Mane also won with Liverpool.
Against. Syndrome “Borussia” m
Bayern, like Real Madrid, have uncomfortable opponents. For the Germans, the style rejection is most pronounced when meeting Borussia M, although there are a couple of German clubs that are also difficult to deal with. In Europe, this is, first of all, Liverpool, against whom he has more than once lost in European competitions. And Real Madrid, because Bayern also lost against the Madrid assembly named after Ancelotti. And if we turn to those who are rarely in the decisive stages of the Champions League, then for Nagelsmann Napoli can become a difficult opponent. Why doesn’t Spalletti run for the role of the new Villarreal?
For Bayern. Thirst for the final
After defeating PSG in the final they were eliminated twice in a row in the quarterfinals. The Germans lost the semifinals of the Champions League, in which they played nine times in the new century. And already eight after epically flying out of the Cup from Zenit Uefa. In a lucky draw, if they do not meet Manchester City and Real Madrid, Nagelsmann’s wards can count on a decisive pass before flying to Istanbul. Bayern want to go to the final, because next to experienced players are Upamecano, De Ligt and Musiala, who did not win the Champions League last time out.
Against. Loss of Neuer and Lewandowski
Sommer is an experienced and tenacious goalkeeper. Jann had a weak World Cup but looked strong in the Bundesliga before. There will be mistakes on his part, due to the style of play. But he can take courage. And even at the peak of his form, he is not the second Neuer. Manuel’s stupid decision to go skiing on a bald mountain without normal snow cover resulted in injury, Bayern was left without the first number. And without the “nine”. Last summer Kahn and Salihamidzic did everything to prevent Lewandowski from arriving at Barcelona, and Robert insisted on his behalf. He left for Spain, but Bayern couldn’t find a replacement, because Mané isn’t Firmino who always plays on the edge. Chupo-Moting, of course, in such a composition will score goals from time to time, but he is unlikely to become a hero at a decisive moment. Neuer and Lewandowski are defeated in the fight for the “ears”. They are actively looking for a new striker.
For Bayern. Weaknesses of competitors
Manchester City have not won in eight rounds Premier League, trailing Arsenal by five points. Barcelona, who failed to knock Manchester United out of the Europa League and were relegated from the group Champions League after meetings with Bayern, nine points ahead of Real Madrid in La Liga. Even the tournament favorites are not at their peak. Bayern, which itself has spoiled lovers of intrigue with failures in the Bundesliga, can cope with the shortcomings of the game faster than others and show class in decisive matches in Europe. In the Champions League, regardless of the outcome of the duel between Real Madrid and Liverpool, there will be only five clubs with fresh final experience. Bayern have no right to concede to two of them, namely Chelsea and Tottenham.
Against. Nagelsmann complexes
Guardiola often suggests that critics draw conclusions about football after the fact, but this is not true. Much can be predicted based on facts, such as troublesome moments in the aftermath of Hurricane Haaland. But the surprise effect falls in love with football. It’s often nice to be wrong. But the claim that Guardiola can be too smart at the decisive moment in the Champions League is proved by all of Josep’s exits from the tournament over the past decade. The young Nagelsmann did the same, because he won the European Cup not from Tuchel, but from the mentor of the German national team Flick. Julian is a bold guy, it is important for him to prove to his opponent that he is much smarter. Sometimes he hurts Bayern.
Readers opinion. Discover the possibilities of Bayern
It would be interesting to see Napoli in the final. And at the same time, we have no doubts that Ancelotti, Guardiola and Nagelsmann can stop Kvaratskhelia when they meet. I want to see a strong finish. After all, in the first stage of the playoffs, the lot spoiled replays of the battles of Real Madrid against Liverpool and Bayern against PSG.
The Germans have left a team with the best players in the world. Messi is a rock and Mbappe is the future of football. Don’t forget Benzema and Real Madrid, they have an alarm clock for the day of the final Champions League, so often they find themselves in a decisive battle. But Ancelotti’s team is a bit exhausted and Bayern are full of energy. You can see the reserve, second and third layer in tactics. There is the progress of De Ligt and Musiala, the motivation of numerous wingers and wingers, not to mention Manè.
Bayern expect to play in Istanbul. And if Manchester City or Real Madrid are not in front of them, then they will be the favorites for the Champions League final, as in August last year, when the supercomputer chose the Germans.
