"Thomas Muller just smiled when asked what it felt like to be cast as the "villain" before Saturday's MLS Cup final between his Vancouver Whitecaps side and Inter Miami. In a match against a team containing Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba, the German could have politely mentioned an 8-2 success in his favour the last time all five were on the pitch at the same time."
"Of the past 14 finals, when home advantage has gone to the team placed highest in the overall rankings in a competition split into an Eastern and Western Conference, 11 of the hosts have been winners. "What are our chances to win?" interjected Muller after Berhalter had reeled off the standard answer about concentrating on the game and not the venue. "10%? 20? Or less?" he continued."
Thomas Muller, 36, smiled when labeled a 'villain' ahead of the MLS Cup final between Vancouver Whitecaps and Inter Miami. He referenced past successes against players including Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba, notably Bayern's 8-2 win over Barcelona in the 2020 Champions League quarter-final. Muller playfully probed his perceived chances, reacting positively when told there was a chance. He has significant finals pedigree, having won ten trophies with Bayern, including two Champions Leagues and two Club World Cups, and having also experienced several high-profile defeats.
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