Bayern Munich Look to History for Madrid Turnaround

Ahead of their highly anticipated rematch, Bayern Munich can draw inspiration from past Champions League finals between domestic rivals.

Digging into the Archive

With the upcoming Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, Bayern Munich finds themselves in a familiar position. The two clubs have faced off in three previous finals, all of which were thrilling encounters. Bayern will be hoping to use this experience to their advantage as they look to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg.

The first all-domestic Champions League final in 2000 saw Real Madrid defeat Valencia 3-0. Three years later, AC Milan and Juventus played out a memorable 0-0 draw, with the Rossoneri ultimately emerging victorious on penalties. In 2008, Manchester United and Chelsea faced off in an all-English affair, with the Red Devils claiming a narrow 1-1 (6-5 on penalties) victory.

These past results provide Bayern with some hope that they can overcome the odds. They will need to be at their best, but history suggests that anything is possible.