The way to beat Bayern

Spanish Bundesliga players hold the key

Some of Spain's players who have emigrated to Germany tell MARCA.com a few secrets that might tip the Champions League match in favour of Bayern or Barcelona.
"Schweinsteiger is the cornerstone of of the team, and the player who provides balance both in defence and attack. Bayern has a very physical style of play, the team is a very forceful one and the players have a lot of punch and determination. They will play Barcelona one on one, and leave some spaces behind the ball. and that’s where Barcelona might do some damage if they can take advantage of those spaces behind the midfielders and the backs", says Álvaro Dominguez, a central midfielder at Borussia Mönchengladbach.
"Ribéry is the one who has the most danger and speed, and he is a finisher as well. Bayern's game is very similar to Real Madrid's. They may try to play the ball more, but in the end it gets there along the wings or through the middle, and with those forwards, they hurt you. They set up endless opportunities", says Josélu, a forward playing at Hoffenheim.
"The whole of Bayern's attack passes through Ribéry. The team is very dangerous in dead-ball situations, and the key is to dominate the midfield, as both teams like to play with the ball", says Juanan, a defender playing for Fortuna Düsseldorf.