"Bayern are a European powerhouse, a contender to win the Champions League. Lots of big names, with a Belgian coach at the helm. That's great for Belgian football. It's a game we're both looking forward to. Many teams have shown a lot of respect in recent matches against Bayern. Few have dared to make them doubt themselves. If that works, then you can create chances. That's what we're going to try to do tomorrow,"
"Bayern are very strong going forward, so we'll have to defend a lot. But if you show too much respect and only sit deep, you'll get into trouble. So we have to choose the right plan. The most important thing will be game intelligence. We have to exploit the right spaces and close them down. My players will have to run a lot and keep their heads in the game for 90 minutes."
"It's not just him. This is a world-class team with a lot of good players. But Kane is definitely in top form. As a striker and now also as a midfielder. He's everywhere. He might be in the form of his life, but he only has two legs, just like us. We have to do our best to prevent him from scoring, but at the moment he's one of the best strikers around,"
Nick Hayen assesses Bayern Munich as a European powerhouse and a Champions League contender featuring many big names and a Belgian coach. He plans a game focused on defensive intelligence, choosing a balanced plan between pressing and avoiding excessive deep defending to prevent trouble. Brugge will aim to exploit and close down the right spaces, run extensively, and maintain concentration for 90 minutes. Harry Kane receives special attention as a prolific striker now operating deeper, but Brugge acknowledges Bayern's collective quality beyond one player. The plan centers on creating chances by unsettling Bayern rather than simply showing respect.
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