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Bayern Munchen v Man United

Bayern Munich lost only once in seven meetings with Manchester United. But, the only defeat was painful. Ie, 1-2 defeat in the Champions League final in 1999. At the time, Bayern winning it before finally rewarded by United in injury time.

Memory is like adding a heavy duty re-met Bayern as United in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final at the Allianz Arena stadium, Munich, early day (RCTI live broadcast at 02.45 pm). -A nickname Red Devils United-come with a king bearing the title away in the Champions League this season.

United clean sweep victory in four away games. In contrast, stable home record Bayern less convincing. They are two wins, one draw, and once lost. In the last fight, FC Bayern nicknamed Hollywood-forced to swallow the bitter pill after being humiliated 1-2 at VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga event (27 / 3).

But, that just makes the statistics clashed in the Allianz Arena will be called. Bayern and United certainly carried the attacking football. "Duel Bayern Munich vs. Manchester United the most exciting in the other quarterfinal. Therefore, the two teams will equally apply offensive game," said der trainer (coach) Bayern Louis van Gaal as cited by AFP.

"United look brilliant lately. So are we. The audience will be entertained due to a high standard game treats," said Dutch coach's home.

On the other hand, the architect of United Sir Alex Ferguson insists that the fight scoring crucial away. Just look at the success United in round of 16. After winning 3-2 at home to AC Milan in the first meeting, United more confident melakoni second meeting at home. Result, the Red Devils successfully melibas Milan four goals without reply.

"Series with a win or a goal we were in a stable target Bayern. We want to repeat our performances in Milan," said the coach who familiarly called Fergie told MUTV Online.

But, aware that Fergie is not easy to beat Bayern. In the three-times appear in the Allianz Arena, United have never won. They're just two draws and one defeat. Fortunately, the Red Devil will appear complete.

Bomber Wayne Rooney and defender Rio Ferdinand in the list of United's squad flew to Munich yesterday morning local time. Two players were absent when United 4-0 Bolton Wanderers bend in the Premier League continued last weekend (27 / 3). At the time Rooney's knee injury therapy. While Ferdinand problems in your groin.

In contrast to the host. Bayern are still waiting for the last condition Arjen Robben. Dutch winger had suffered a calf muscle injury against Stuttgart. Based on the latest news, the medical team was not sure Bayern penggawa former Real Madrid and Chelsea are going to fit when entertaining match United.

"We are doing everything they can to make it fit, including giving injections the pain barrier. We hope that the results okay. But we can not confirm it," said Bayern spokesman, as reported by The Sun.

If Robben absent, Franck Ribery will be working alone as the creator attack FC Hollywood. Because, Bayern Bastian Schweinsteiger was also losing suspension affected.

When Robben threatened not to play, Mario Gomez certainly return to the squad. Together Robben, Gomez is the top scorer this season with Bayern Munich 14 goals in various arena. The German national team striker missed the last three weeks because of torn calf muscle.

The last time Gomez down when Bayern lost 2-3 by Fiorentina in the last 16 second leg of the Artemio Franchi (9 / 3). "I am ready to ready to play either as a starter or a substitute player," said Gomez on the official club website. (dns/c8/ca)

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Estimated Players

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): 22-Butt (g); 21-Lahm, Van Buyten, 5, 6-Demichelis, 28-Badstuber; 17-Van Bommel ©, 23-Pranjic; 7-Ribery, 25-Muller, 11-Olic; 18-Klose

Coach: Louis van Gaal

Costume Team: Red - Red

Costumes Goalkeepers: Black - Black

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Man United (4-4-1-1): 1-Van der Sar (g); © 2-Neville, 5-Ferdinand, 15-Vidic, 3-Evra; 25-Valencia, 24-Fletcher, 16, Carrick, 17-Nani; 13-Park, 10-Rooney

Coach: Sir Alex Ferguson

Costume Team: White - Blue

Costumes Goalkeepers: Blue Young - Young Blue

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Stadium: Allianz Arena, Munich

Referee: Franck de Bleeckere (Belgium)

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Head to Head (Champions League)

13-3-2002 United v Bayern Munich 0-0 (group phase)

20-11-2001 United v Bayern Munich 1-1 (group phase)

18-4-2001 United v Bayern Munich 2-1 (quarter finals)

3-4-2001 United v Bayern Munich 0-1 (quarter finals)

26-5-1999 United v Bayern Munich 2-1 (final)

9-12-1998 United v Bayern Munich 1-1 (group phase)

30-9-1998 United v Bayern Munich 2-2 (group phase)

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