Bayern Munich will enjoy the rare honour of hosting a Champions League final as they take on Chelsea tonight.
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The Premier League outfit should be nowhere near the Bavarian capital, of course, after a turbulent season. But caretaker manager Roberto di Matteo has masterminded wins over the likes of Napoli and holders Barcelona on the way to Germany.
Now, after nine straight seasons among Europe’s elite, Chelsea’s sixth-place finish in the Premier League means its only entry to next season’s Champions League is as title holder.
The price of defeat is therefore higher. Chelsea can ill afford to lose Champions League income of more than $63 million this season as European soccer’s financial fair-play rules begin to bite. Life will be easier for all at Chelsea next season if it becomes Europe’s champion club for the first time.
But in Bayern Munich it is facing a four-time winners… and at home.
So, how do you reckon it’ll go? Let us know in the comment section below…
Open thread: how do you think the Champions League final will go?
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Bayern Munich will enjoy the rare honour of hosting a Champions League final as they take on Chelsea tonight.
The Premier League outfit should be nowhere near the Bavarian capital, of course, after a turbulent season. But caretaker manager Roberto di Matteo has masterminded wins over the likes of Napoli and holders Barcelona on the way to Germany.
Now, after nine straight seasons among Europe’s elite, Chelsea’s sixth-place finish in the Premier League means its only entry to next season’s Champions League is as title holder.
The price of defeat is therefore higher. Chelsea can ill afford to lose Champions League income of more than $63 million this season as European soccer’s financial fair-play rules begin to bite. Life will be easier for all at Chelsea next season if it becomes Europe’s champion club for the first time.
But in Bayern Munich it is facing a four-time winners… and at home.
So, how do you reckon it’ll go? Let us know in the comment section below…
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