Rummenigge Predicts ‘Bayern Munich Not Favourites' Against ‘Top European Side' Inter Milan In Champions League Quarterfinal Clash
Rummenigge Predicts 'Bayern Munich Not Favourites' Against 'Top European Side' Inter Milan In Champions League Quarterfinal Clash
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge feels that Bayern Munich have every reason to believe they're not favourites against Inter Milan.
The former striker spoke to Sport1, via FCInterNews. He hailed the Nerazzurri as a 'top European side' who play 'modern football.'
Next month, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich square off in the Champions League.
The first leg of the quarterfinal tie will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Then, the San Siro will play host to the decisive second leg.
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The Italian and German league leaders are two of the biggest and most historic names in European football.
Therefore, next month's tie promises to be a real marquee affair.
Rummenigge: 'Bayern Munich Not Favourites' Vs Inter Milan In Champions League
Former striker Karl-Heinz Rummenigge played for both Bayern Munich and Inter during his playing days.
Meanwhile, the former German international also had a long association with Bayern after hanging up his boots.
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: FC Internazionale coach Simone Inzaghi looks on before the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 08, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by)
And Rummenigge warned Bayern that 'you have to face Inter knowing that they're a top side in Europe.'
'It's not a coincidence they reached the final in 2023,' he added. 'And pushed Man City all the way.'
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'That alone has to be reason for us not to believe we're the favourites,' Rummenigge said.
He predicted 'two difficult matches.'
'We'll have to play at our best to achieve our goal of moving on to the next round.'
Rummenigge argued that 'as we saw during the two national team matches, in Italy they no longer play pure catenaccio, they play a very modern style of football.'
'Inter are similar to Italy,' he suggested.
'But they're at the top level. Particularly in defense.'
'Our forwards will have to play well against them to create opportunities.'
'And then, the Nerazzurri can play two top strikers,' Rummenigge said. 'In Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, who can always cause problems for any defense.'
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