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A classic that sizzles: Bayern Munich and Real Madrid reissued tomorrow, in the first leg of the semifinals, the most repeated confrontation in the history of the European Cup. Both teams have faced each other 18 times, with a favorable balance for the Germans by 10 wins to six, and only two draws. A pulse that is already a classic continental and has brought some memorable episodes.

Only the old European Cup, now called Champions, to measure the true greatness of the strongest teams. No other competition more intimidating to the less frequent or expose to each examination time, your time, and time of their ancestors. Madrid is the most clear. No team in football history joined its name to a tournament like Madrid to the Champions League. This is the area in which the institution has resolved evaluate itself and all its projects. The current team designed midway between the president, Florentino Perez, and coach Jose Mourinho, generates the highest expectations. No team in the history of Madrid had to win trophies to inspire more less hyperbolic conclusions. So far, nothing but a King's Cup supports the potential promise exorbitant statistics. It is appropriate, therefore, that the fate judge today (20.45, TVE-1) in this familiar setting. In Munich, Bayern to the proud.

The story is filtered through all the cracks in Munich, site of a quadruple champion, coat of players unique. History indicates that Madrid has spent nine times a Bavarian team's home and has won eight defeats and one draw. Bad numbers, bad omens, Mourinho sought to conjure with his charisma and eloquence. "History does not invite me to do anything special. The historical numbers have no meaning. The story does not play, "said the Portuguese coach.