"They're a small team that deserves respect. In recent years, they won the [UEL] final against Leverkusen, which was deserved in every sense. And then what we saw against Borussia Dortmund - no one in Germany thought Dortmund would be eliminated. At this stage of the Champions League, from the Round of 16 onwards, advancing requires humility, respect, focus, and never underestimating your opponent."
"Bayern want to advance. We're having a very good season, and we're in contention for all our objectives. Bayern Munich is a heavy favorite, but has been banged up and is on the road. This will not be an easy task. However, Bayern Munich has been excellent this season and could be poised to exert its will on the home side."
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge warns Bayern Munich against underestimating Atalanta in their Champions League Round of 16 matchup. He highlights Atalanta's recent achievements, including winning the Europa League final against Leverkusen and eliminating Borussia Dortmund, demonstrating their capability to upset strong opponents. Rummenigge emphasizes that advancing in the Champions League requires humility, respect, and focus. While Bayern Munich is favored and has enjoyed an excellent season competing for all objectives, the away fixture presents challenges. Bayern's injury concerns and road disadvantage add complexity, though their strong form suggests they can impose their quality on Atalanta's home crowd.
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