"For me, it will be crucial that Bayern Munich go into the knockout phase reasonably rested. But the most important thing in this crucial phase will be that their spine, their absolute top players and game-changers, are healthy and fit, especially mentally. Then, for me, they are the absolute number one, even ahead of Arsenal."
"Bayern secured their spot in the knockout phase of this year's competition in some style having won seven and losing just one of their eight group-stage matches under Vincent Kompany. Arsenal were the only team to better Bayern's points tally, finishing their group-stage campaign with an all-conquering 100 per cent record."
"Harry Kane has been in sensational form for the German champions, scoring eight in eight in this year's competition while netting 28 times - more than double his closest rival - in the Bundesliga. After Inter Milan eliminated Bayern at the quarter-final stage last term, the England captain will be hoping he can continue his extraordinary goalscoring exploits."
Bayern Munich secured their Champions League knockout spot with seven wins and one loss in the group stage under Vincent Kompany. Arsenal finished with a perfect record, establishing themselves as a European powerhouse. Bayern, as a top seed, will face either Bayer Leverkusen or Atalanta in the next round. Harry Kane has been exceptional, scoring eight goals in eight matches in the competition and 28 in the Bundesliga. Sami Khedira identifies Bayern as the absolute favorites to win the Champions League, ahead of Arsenal, provided they maintain fitness and avoid the injury problems that eliminated them at the quarter-final stage last year.
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