The head coach of the "Bavaria" Jupp Heinkes and sports director Hassan Salihamidzic optimistic about the fight with "Real" in the semifinals of the Champions League.

"I must say, this is a loud die. Just a grand couple! ", - commented on Heinkes.

In 1998, he won the Champions League as head coach of "Real". After 15 years, he repeated this achievement with "Bavaria".

"The rival of the highest class. We lost to them last year. This time we want to play better. If you intend to perform in the finals, you must beat any opponent. I am optimistic, "Salikhamidzic stressed..

Note that the matches are scheduled for April 24-25 and May 1-2. The exact calendar will be known later.

In the other semi-final will meet "Liverpool" and "Roma".

The final of the Champions League will be held in Kiev on May 26 at the NSC "Olympic". The main trophy of the tournament The Cup of Champions has already been handed over to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.