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The Champions League is a magnificent competition, isn’t it? While a lost or unexpected team will occasionally reach the semi-finals – as is the case with RB Leipzig and Lyon this year – it is rare for them to reach the final. This was the case last night when Leipzig crashed against PSG. And Bayern risks spoiling the party for Lyon tonight.
The Champions League final just isn’t a place for the underdogs. Well, at least not usually.
I can understand the call to cheer Lyon on tonight. And if they succeed – a big request – I hope they will raise Ol ‘Big Ears against their domestic rivals.
However, Bayern represent the best opportunity to prevent oil-rich PSG from getting their hands on the trophy. So I’m going to cheer them on tonight, and if they are successful, I’ll be Bayern’s biggest fan for 90 or 120 minutes on Sunday.
Of course, Bayern are not an outsider. These are European royalties. They’ve been in a Champions League / European Cup final 10 times – once more than Liverpool – and they’ve lifted the cup 5 times.
Some Liverpool fans won’t be too excited to see Bayern equal our third-best 6 European Cups, but honestly, I don’t mind. The Champions League is a tough competition to win. And be at the same level as Bayern (or rather, have Bayern catch up for us!) only underscores the magnitude of our own historical and recent accomplishments.
Being a Champions League winner elevates a club. Only 22 clubs have won the competition and only 12 have won it more than once. It is an elite competition for elite clubs. And personally, I would be happy to keep PSG and all other petrostats sportswashing public relations arms far from the biggest trophy in club football.
A natural aversion to PSG / Manchester City aside, there are other reasons why we should support Bayern. First of all, it’s a real club, with real supporters. On that note, I’m probably a little biased; I lived for 2 years right next to the Allianz Arena. But seriously, they are good people. Oddly obsessed with liters of beer and lederhosen, sure, but good fans.
Also, they usually wear everything in red! It’s funny!
There is also the benefit of watching Philippe Coutinho win a Champions League winner’s medal after hurting Barcelona. It would be hilarious. Double bonus: Barça fans would fear more than they already do to end up with “only” 5 European Cups, behind us and Bayern. Unlucky.
Speaking of Coutinho and bonuses, it is reported that Barcelona would have to pay Liverpool an extra € 5million if they win the Champions League. Oh, that would be delicious.
Finally, maybe, just maybe, Kylian Mbappé realizes that he will never win a European Cup in a plastic club. And that he needs hugs from Jurgen Klopp. And the warm embrace of 55,000 madmen in red on Merseyside.
# Mbappe2021.
Bavarian reds.
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