Bayern Munich face a tough task on Tuesday when they will try to overturn a 3-1 first-leg defeat against Porto in the Champions League quarter-finals. Last week's result was a big surprise but Porto deserved the win considering the way they played. The head-to-head record between the two sides is now perfectly balanced: two wins apiece and two draws. The two sides have met two times in the Champions League quarter-finals and Bayern pulled through on both occasions.
After last week's defeat in Portugal Bayern captain Phillip Lahm said that his side still hold a great chance of making it through to the last four. Head coach Pep Guardiola had a similar attitude after his side's second defeat in the last six Champions League matches. Last weekend they restored some confidence with a 2-0 Bundesliga victory over Hoffenheim. Bayern still have plenty of injury problems, with David Alaba, Medhi Benatia, Javi Martinez, Franck Ribery,Bastian Schweinsteiger and Arjen Robben all out of contention.
Porto gave themselves a big chance of reaching the semi-finals for the first time since 2004, when they lifted the trophy under the guidance of Jose Mourinho. Current coach Julen Lopetegui has led the team to great results in 2015, winning 13 of their last 16 matches. They have won their last four matches in all competitions and have not lost in the Champions League so far. Porto will be without their first-choice full backs, both Alex Sandro and Danilo are suspended.
Probable line-ups:
Bayern Munich: Neuer - Dante, Thiago, Boateng - Lahm, Bernat, Alonso, Rafinha, Gotze - Muller, Lewandowski
Porto: Fabiano - Marcano, Maicon, Martins Indi, Angel - Casemiro, Herrera, Torres, Quaresma - Martinez, Brahimi
My prediction: Bayern Munich to win 3-1 (after 90 minutes)
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Bayern win - 1.36 Draw - 5.50 Porto win - 9.00
timidi 8 years ago
Bayern is on of the best teams in Europe and they showed that with this match. After first game a lot of people talked about great Porto and poor Bayern and a lot of people didn't give a lot of chances for Bayern to go in semi finals. In semi finals they will play against Barca and I won't predict what will happen here,...
Bayern is on of the best teams in Europe and they showed that with this match. After first game a lot of people talked about great Porto and poor Bayern and a lot of people didn't give a lot of chances for Bayern to go in semi finals. In semi finals they will play against Barca and I won't predict what will happen here, I will just enjoy in great football.
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Johnajax 8 years ago
What a explosion last night in Munich and six goals in Porto net :) I don't think that anybody could expect this and I am shocked too. Bayern played very very well but I think that is not a reason for this win, the main reason is poor game of Porto, special their defenders were slow, far from opponents players and they...
What a explosion last night in Munich and six goals in Porto net :) I don't think that anybody could expect this and I am shocked too. Bayern played very very well but I think that is not a reason for this win, the main reason is poor game of Porto, special their defenders were slow, far from opponents players and they just weren't focus enough but Bayern deserve this win and Bayern is better team and I am glad to see them in semi finals.
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kruno1414 8 years ago
i agree with rikimartin i also misjuged this match , Porto was a little puppy on the field , Bayern was dominant in every segment of the game . Lewandowski proved that he is a world clas striker and scorer . All players proved that they have that winning mentality which is important as anything else in football . Well done...
i agree with rikimartin i also misjuged this match , Porto was a little puppy on the field , Bayern was dominant in every segment of the game . Lewandowski proved that he is a world clas striker and scorer . All players proved that they have that winning mentality which is important as anything else in football . Well done !
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rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
I was so wrong about this match. Bayern is great team with top class players and one of the best coach in the world. They ruined Porto, scored six times and deserve to play in Champions league semifinal. We will see when Roben, Ribery and others will back on pitch. All in all, Bayern is after Barcelona, favorite to win...
I was so wrong about this match. Bayern is great team with top class players and one of the best coach in the world. They ruined Porto, scored six times and deserve to play in Champions league semifinal. We will see when Roben, Ribery and others will back on pitch. All in all, Bayern is after Barcelona, favorite to win Champions, for me.
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h34dhunt3r 8 years ago
First game between Bayern Munich and Porto was complete shock for all football fans around the world. When I entered livescore ~20mins into the game, and saw that Ricardo Quaresma scored twice, I was speechless. Germans were total favorites going into this duel, but after first leg chances are now even. Porto has to overcome...
First game between Bayern Munich and Porto was complete shock for all football fans around the world. When I entered livescore ~20mins into the game, and saw that Ricardo Quaresma scored twice, I was speechless. Germans were total favorites going into this duel, but after first leg chances are now even. Porto has to overcome first few waves of Bayern players stomping towards their goal. If they keep clear sheet, Bayern players should get nervous, since they have to score two goals at least. I've personaly betted 1-1 and 3-5 goals, since I expect Bayern not to fail two times in a row. Germans pretty much won their domestic championship, and all cards should be pointed towards Champions League. My predictions: - Result: 3:1 for Bayern, extra time hype. - Man of the match: Mario Goetze
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kruno1414 8 years ago
Again with miss of Robben , Ribery and Alaba , Bayern wouldnt have pleasant time with team like Porto . I really like their team , Especially their attack with Jackson Martines , Quaresma and Brahimi , those three are in great form and they would not have any trouble to score again on Allianz Arena . Guardiola needs to...
Again with miss of Robben , Ribery and Alaba , Bayern wouldnt have pleasant time with team like Porto . I really like their team , Especially their attack with Jackson Martines , Quaresma and Brahimi , those three are in great form and they would not have any trouble to score again on Allianz Arena . Guardiola needs to be carefull , cause Porto can really hurt him
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seculla 8 years ago
After surprising first match and Porto's win of 3:1 I'm sure that today we'll have many goals. Porto proved to all that they are so strong team even they were classified as a total outsider in this clash with Bayern Munich. Anyway, I expect very good match and if Bayern find a way to score in first 30 minutes it will be...
After surprising first match and Porto's win of 3:1 I'm sure that today we'll have many goals. Porto proved to all that they are so strong team even they were classified as a total outsider in this clash with Bayern Munich. Anyway, I expect very good match and if Bayern find a way to score in first 30 minutes it will be even more interesting match.
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sharpe 8 years ago
This is definitely the game of the night with Bayern loosing 3-1 in the first game and have to give all they've got to be able to go into the next round. Maybe Porto will play more defensive and will try their luck on counter attacks but in any case this game will be very interesting.
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rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
@galata86 I am not so sure about Bayern win tonight. They have to pressure high on opponent side and that is gambling with such slow players in defensive line. If Porto be able to delivery ball to their attacker that will be huge problem for Bayern. Also, Jackson Martinez is strong with long ball and he can save ball and...
@galata86 I am not so sure about Bayern win tonight. They have to pressure high on opponent side and that is gambling with such slow players in defensive line. If Porto be able to delivery ball to their attacker that will be huge problem for Bayern. Also, Jackson Martinez is strong with long ball and he can save ball and help his teammates to have some rest. So, I think that will be draw 1-1.
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rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
This is very interesting match expecting us tonight. Bayern is two goals down and they are in big big trouble. They have to play much better in defense and offense to go to semifinal. We will see how Guardiola want to do that and whether they are ready for it. On the other side, Porto is in big advantage, and i expect they...
This is very interesting match expecting us tonight. Bayern is two goals down and they are in big big trouble. They have to play much better in defense and offense to go to semifinal. We will see how Guardiola want to do that and whether they are ready for it. On the other side, Porto is in big advantage, and i expect they to play as same as played in first game.
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galata86 8 years ago
Champions League is back tonight and very interesting will be in Munich where Bayern plays against Porto. I think that Bayern will win here but I don't know will that be enough to go into the next round. Bayern have a lot of troubles with injured players and that will be key tonight, without Robben, Ribery and Alaba I think...
Champions League is back tonight and very interesting will be in Munich where Bayern plays against Porto. I think that Bayern will win here but I don't know will that be enough to go into the next round. Bayern have a lot of troubles with injured players and that will be key tonight, without Robben, Ribery and Alaba I think that is almost impossible to turn around result from the first match but we will see :)
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