Bayern Munich has always been a favourite to win the UCL, and despite not looking exactly solid lately, has way too much star power. Let’s get the obvious out of the way first. Thomas Tuchel’s side would have been the favourites to dispatch any of the other sides anyway, but you can never complain when the earlier draws bring more convenient opposition.īayern Munich should head to Rome happy with this draw, and here’s why: Bayern is the overwhelming favourite
Bayern Munich should be quite pleased with the draw. The quality of the opposition will only get better from here, with the Bavarians now set to face SS Lazio in the first round of the knockouts. Bayern Munich progressed to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 quite comfortably, having won five of their six group stage games.
