Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: 5 reasons why Die Roten will win against Los Blancos

Real Madrid are the most successful team in the Champions League, having won 11 trophies so far in the competition. The All Whites are the favourites against most teams but German champions Bayern Munich are not just any team.

The Bundesliga giants seem to have found an extra dimension under Ancelotti and they are arguably the favourites tonight when the teams meet in the Allianz arena. Probably the two strongest teams in the competition, it promises to be an exciting and unpredictable encounter when the student, Zidane, meets his master, Ancelotti.

Without much ado, let us take a look at why Bayern Munich are the favourites to win against Real Madrid in tonight’s marquee Champions League encounter:

#5 Carlo Ancelotti is more tactically aware than Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has made a blistering start to his managerial career. Having famously guided Los Blancos to their historic 11^th title last season, Zidane is also favourite to win the La Liga title this season.

However, during the course of this season, there have been various questions asked about his tactical awareness and versatility. While there is no denying the man management skills and the respect he gets from his players, the tactical evolution of the team has been pretty moderate. Also, Zidane relies a lot on his core group of players and he does not take quick decisions when some of them have bad games.

Carlo Ancelotti, on the other hand, is arguably the best manager in world football at the moment. Don Carlo has been successful wherever he has managed and the Italian has plenty of experience having won the Champions League thrice in his career so far.

 

Capable of adapting to different situations and tactically very astute, Ancelotti certainly has an edge over Zidane in terms of tactical nous and the veteran Italian might have a few tricks which will stump his apprentice tonight.