UCL: Bayern Munich Vs Real Madrid 1 - 2 - Live
Epic.
Allianz Arena, a microphone tilted towards him, the board behind splattered with sponsors, a card in front saying: “Uefa Champions League”.
It turned out he was not finished after all, but at 72 this really will be the last time, one more European night in Munich; six months after being pulled from retirement, called by his old friend Uli Hoeness and asked to coach Bayern for a fourth time, he leads his club into another semi-final. In front of him stands another club with which he has won this competition, Real Madrid.
Returning was, Heynckes said then, “a question of the heart”. But if he was coming back, it was to compete. Bayern recovered: the league title is won, the cup awaits and another treble is possible, like in 2013. “I adore football and if I do a job I do it 100 per cent,” he said here. “These are the games you work for and lots of coaches never get the chance to play one of these in their lives. I came back at a very old age and now I have the privilege of being successful again, reaching a semi-final and possibly going through to the final. I am confident.
The Frenchman was clear that none of his team were going to have their feathers ruffled in the first leg at the Allianz Arena.
"We are not going to s**t in our pants, there is no such thing," he said to reporters at his pre-match press conference.
"We like to play these games, are emotionally well, and we are prepared to play a great game."
James Rodriguez prepares to face his old team, and with Bayern playing so well in the Bundesliga, they could prove tricky opponents for Zidane's Champions League holders.
"I didn't want him to leave," Zidane continued.
"He wanted to play more and I understand, I've never had problems with James.
"This year it's been the same with other players who remain on the bench, and it's a f**ker for a coach.
"He's going to be motivated because he's a football player and wants to do well.
"Anyone who thinks I'm against James is wrong, he's a great player."
With no other trophy to fight for, there is importance placed on winning the third Champions League in a row.
"More than thinking about winning the Champions League, we think about playing a good match," Zidane added.
"Every player wants to play in these type of matches, which are more difficult when you play against a different opponent.
"I have no doubt that we will be at 150%."
Allianz Arena, a microphone tilted towards him, the board behind splattered with sponsors, a card in front saying: “Uefa Champions League”.
It turned out he was not finished after all, but at 72 this really will be the last time, one more European night in Munich; six months after being pulled from retirement, called by his old friend Uli Hoeness and asked to coach Bayern for a fourth time, he leads his club into another semi-final. In front of him stands another club with which he has won this competition, Real Madrid.
Returning was, Heynckes said then, “a question of the heart”. But if he was coming back, it was to compete. Bayern recovered: the league title is won, the cup awaits and another treble is possible, like in 2013. “I adore football and if I do a job I do it 100 per cent,” he said here. “These are the games you work for and lots of coaches never get the chance to play one of these in their lives. I came back at a very old age and now I have the privilege of being successful again, reaching a semi-final and possibly going through to the final. I am confident.
The Frenchman was clear that none of his team were going to have their feathers ruffled in the first leg at the Allianz Arena.
"We are not going to s**t in our pants, there is no such thing," he said to reporters at his pre-match press conference.
"We like to play these games, are emotionally well, and we are prepared to play a great game."
James Rodriguez prepares to face his old team, and with Bayern playing so well in the Bundesliga, they could prove tricky opponents for Zidane's Champions League holders.
"I didn't want him to leave," Zidane continued.
"He wanted to play more and I understand, I've never had problems with James.
"This year it's been the same with other players who remain on the bench, and it's a f**ker for a coach.
"He's going to be motivated because he's a football player and wants to do well.
"Anyone who thinks I'm against James is wrong, he's a great player."
With no other trophy to fight for, there is importance placed on winning the third Champions League in a row.
"More than thinking about winning the Champions League, we think about playing a good match," Zidane added.
"Every player wants to play in these type of matches, which are more difficult when you play against a different opponent.
"I have no doubt that we will be at 150%."
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