Bavarian's trainer Carlo Ancelotti says his sides round-of-16 tie against Arsenal
in the Champions League will be tough, but he is "confident" his side
will progress.
Bayern and Arsenal will meet once again in the competition after they were pitted against each other in Monday's draw in Switzerland.
The
pair won one game each in the group stage last season, while Bayern
dumped Arsenal out at the round-of-16 stage in both the 2012-13 and
2013-14 campaigns.
"They'll be two interesting games, which I'm already looking forward to," Ancelotti said on Bayern's official website.
"I have faith in my team and hope to reach the quarterfinals. We have
to lay the foundations at the Allianz Arena for the second leg in
London.
"Arsenal have a very good team at the moment and a trainer
[Arsene Wenger] who I respect. Arsenal are doing well in the Premier
League and have only lost once in the league [this season]. It'll be
tough but I'm confident."
The
first leg will be played at the Allianz Arena on Feb. 15, with the
second leg taking place at the Emirates Stadium on March 7.
"It's
an interesting and tough task," Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said. "We
know Arsenal very well from the past few years, having played against
them regularly, including twice in the round of 16.
"We had a good
experience against them and progressed. But Arsenal play good football
and I rate them stronger than in previous years."
Bayern defender Jerome Boateng is hopeful his side can keep up their good record against the Gunners.
"Arsenal
is a very good opponent, the fans can look forward to really exciting
games," he said. "We have some positive Champions League experience
against Arsenal in the past and it's all about carrying that on."
Bayern's
German stars will come up against compatriots Mesut Ozil, Shkodran
Mustafi and Per Mertesacker over the two legs, with Thomas Muller and
Mats Hummels looking forward to the reunion.
"I've played with
Borussia Dortmund against Arsenal so I know all about them," Hummels
said. "I'm looking forward to two exciting games but I must say Arsenal
is a very attractive draw for Bayern and their fans.
"Above all
I'm looking forward to meeting my current Germany teammates Mesut Ozil
and Mustafi. And naturally Per Mertesacker too."
Muller added:
"Undoubtedly, Arsenal are a tough opponent as two top European teams
meet. But hopefully Bayern will come out on top. Above all, though, I'm
looking forward to the duel with Mesut Ozil."
Monday, 12 December 2016
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