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THOMAS MULLER: The German star was dropped by Pep Guardiola last week as the Bayern coach looked to play a more counter-attacking formation, but the absence of Muller was a mistake. The 26-year-old is one of those players who has that most underrated of attributes: football intelligence. He isn't the fastest, strongest or best on the ball but Muller has supreme confidence and almost always picks the right option. With 32 goals and 10 assists this season he simply has to start for a side that must win.
Best stat…
0: Bayern Munich have not scored in just two of their 11 Champions League matches this season, a 2-0 away defeat to Arsenal in the group stage. Bayern won the home game 5-1.
Remember when…
A quick look back to last week's brilliant individual goal from 21-year-old Saul Niguez.
Player to watch…
ANTOINE GRIEZMANN: We all know the Atletico game plan by now, they are going to defend in numbers and try and hit Bayern with their lightning quick breaks. The man usually leading the charge is Frenchman Griezmann who has a rare blend of speed, skill and power.
Past three meetings…
Atletico Madrid 1 (Saul) Bayern Munich 0 - Champions League semi-final , 27 April 2016
Bayern Munich 4 (Hoeness 2, Muller 2) Atletico Madrid 0 - European Cup Final replay, 17 May 1974
Bayern Munich 1 (Schwarzenbeck) Atletico Madrid 1 (Aragones) - European Cup Final replay, 15 May 1974
Form guide…
Bayern Munich: DWWWLD
Atletico Madrid: WWWWWW
Vital information…
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