Bayern Munich duo issue clear warning before Real Madrid tie: ‘We will all be ready’

Bayern Munich head into their decisive UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid on the back of a dominant 5-0 victory over St. Pauli, sending a strong message that the Los Blancos will not have it easy.

The Bundesliga giants delivered a ruthless performance in their final outing before Wednesday night’s quarter-final clash, building momentum at the perfect time. 

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With confidence high, players have already turned their full attention to the challenge ahead.

Goretzka’s admission

In that context, Bayern midfielder Leon Goretzka addressed the upcoming tie, stressing both the difficulty of the fixture and Bayern’s belief at home. 

“The match against Real Madrid will be a huge challenge. We’re playing at home, where we feel very comfortable, and the opposition generally doesn’t. 

“We got a good result in the first leg, but there’s still work to be done,” he addressed.

Goretzka also made it clear that competition within the squad remains strong, highlighting the importance of collective effort rather than individual roles. 

“Of course, I always aim to start. But we have a great squad. 

“The squad is at full strength, and everyone has to contribute, whether from the start or just for half an hour. We’ll all be ready, no doubt about it.”

Jamal Musiala takes the stage

Musiala is confident ahead of the Real Madrid tie. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Jamal Musiala provided a major boost for Bayern after returning to form following injury concerns. 

The young attacker not only featured prominently but also found the net against St. Pauli.

Speaking about both his condition and mindset going into the game, Musiala remained optimistic and focused.

“Our mindset for Wednesday has to be positive,” he said.

The German international then reflected on his performance and recovery, showing clear satisfaction with his progress. He explained:

“I’ve felt really good. It was a good match. I’m happy with my performance. Every minute I can play is good for me. 

“Today I saw that I’ve taken a step forward. I can still take many more steps, but I’m on the right track. 

“I feel my foot is becoming more agile again; it’s also a matter of patience. I feel much better now. My focus is on Bayern; I want to help the team.”

As for Real Madrid, they were recently held to a 1-1 draw against Girona in the run-up to the Bayern Munich clash and with a 1-2 deficit to overcome in the second leg, there is simply no margin for error.

Source: Mundo Deportivo

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