Barcelona could take their first steps towards a fourth Champions League final in eight seasons, in the first leg of their semi-final in Munich tonight.
The Catalans travel to the Allianz Arena to play a red hot Bayern Munich side who have lost just once in 2013 in all competitions. Indeed, Jupp Heynckes’ Bundesliga champions have won 18 of their last 19 matches, their only defeat came at the hands of Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Despite reports to the contrary, Heynckes has not sought the guidance of the ex-Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola as he attempts to guide his Bayern side to a second successive Champions League final. The 67-year-old has reiterated that ‘nobody knows his side better’, rubbishing suggestions he is heeding advice ahead of the semi-final.
