„Bayern is a machine!“: Robben believes in the big CL win | OneFootball

Arjen Robben knows the big nights at the Allianz Arena like no other – and that’s why his words ahead of the second leg against Real Madrid carry particular weight. The Bayern legend believes the record champions have a clear advantage and even believes Vincent Kompany’s side can go all the way this season

For the Dutchman, one thing above all is decisive: the way Bayern are currently performing. „This is a team,“ Robben emphasised in an interview with the club’s own media, highlighting precisely the point that currently sets FCB apart. Under Kompany, the team seems united, clearly structured and extremely focused. „They march forward and backwards,“ said the 42-year-old – a characteristic that defines a real top team for him

„A machine that will run until the end“

Robben describes Munich’s current form particularly impressively with a clear image: „It’s a machine that runs – and I believe it will run until the end.“ For him, Bayern are currently the top favorites to win the Champions League title

This assessment is no coincidence: Robben sees a clear game idea, a functioning balance between offense and defense and, above all, a team in which everyone knows their role. It is precisely this mixture that makes Bayern so difficult to beat at the moment

Despite all the euphoria, however, Robben warns against Real Madrid, saying that the Whites are the epitome of a team that can turn games around at any time. „In soccer, a game is never over,“ he explains – referring to the Spanish team’s special mentality

In the Champions League in particular, Real have proven time and again that one moment is enough to completely turn a game around, which is why Bayern must remain focused throughout the entire match and not allow themselves to be lulled into a sense of security, even when leading

Mentality as the key to success

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For Robben, one thing is clear: in games of this magnitude, it’s not just quality that counts in the end, but above all attitude. „That’s the be-all and end-all,“ he says with regard to mentality. And this is precisely where he believes Bayern are currently in the best possible position

The mixture of experienced players and hungry talents ensures that the team remains calm and does not get nervous even in pressure situations. Added to this is the home advantage, which can play an enormous role in such games

In the end, the former star winger makes no secret of his prediction. For him, there is one clear favourite: FC Bayern. However, he says that the Munich side must remain focused throughout the match and not allow themselves to make any mistakes.