Tips for Bayern: Kimmich asked BVB stars about Bergamo | OneFootball

Joshua Kimmich used the classic against Dortmund for a little spy session – and received a clear warning along the way

After FC Bayern’s 3-2 away win at Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League season was over. For Munich, on the other hand, the hot phase is just beginning in Bergamo. Joshua Kimmich therefore gathered valuable information from his opponents immediately after the final whistle

„The Dortmund players just said that the pitch there is relatively bad,“ the 31-year-old revealed after the game. An important side note, as FC Bayern will also host Atalanta Bergamo in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16

Incidentally, Kimmich did not watch Dortmund’s second leg against the Italians live: „I was already in bed,“ explained the midfield boss with a wink

Warning of a heated atmosphere in Bergamo

In addition to the condition of the pitch, the atmosphere in Bergamo seems to be a major factor. „The atmosphere there is very, very hot,“ said Kimmich with regard to the upcoming task. An emotionally charged stadium can create additional pressure, especially in the knockout phase

In sporting terms, FC Bayern will go into the clash with Atalanta as the favorites, but they will not underestimate Atalanta. The Italians have proven several times in recent years that they can also hold their own against German teams

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In addition to the most recent success against Dortmund, the 2024 Europa League final will be remembered above all, when Atalanta stopped Bayer Leverkusen and prevented the Werkself, who had already won the domestic double of championship and cup, from achieving a major triumph. This experience underlines how unpleasant the team from Lombardy can be

One thing is clear for FC Bayern: Bergamo will not be a walkover.