Rummenigge: Bayern need to score in the return leg

The former Germany international feels his side have not yet qualified for the next round, and believes they can do even better under Pep Guardiola

Bayern Munich legend Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has insisted that the Bundesliga champions’ 2-0 win over Juventus was a great result in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final. However, he has issued a warning to be careful in the second leg in Italy.

“The game against Juventus was a dream result. We’ve had a good season but we have to be careful because we know that Italians can come back really strong under these circumstances. We need to score one goal in the second leg to make things a little safe,” the Bayern chairman told The Times of India.

“We have had a rich history but have never achieved a treble. We aren’t too optimistic but we aren’t pessimistic either. The Champions League is very high quality football and we have been hard done in a couple of finals in the past years. So, let’s say we are not confident but we do dream.”

He added: “Pep said Bayern are a club he likes and it followed almost his own philosophy. It was like a love affair. He will be the right person.

“He respects the culture and philosophy of Bayern and this is what could make his stint successful. With him, we can write an important part of history next year. Pep is such a normal person. He’s everything but arrogant. He respects the Bavarian culture and doesn’t want to change the philosophy dramatically.”

David Alaba and Thomas Muller scored to help Der FCB register a vital home win, but Rummenigge feels that they need to score in Turin to make sure they qualify for the semi finals of Europe’s premier cup competition.

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