For Inter Milan, it was the most outstanding story ever and the cherry on top of a remarkable season that would go down in history books as the greatest. For Bayern Munich, it was a completely unforeseen turn of events and one of the least expected defeats, considering each of the five UCL finals they lost.Yet, it seems that there was nothing the Bavarians could have done differently 14 years ago on one May night at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid against the Nerazzurri. After shockingly eliminating Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona in the semi-finals, Jose Mourinho’s crew’s confidence went through the roof. They were unstoppable.Diego Milito was simply unstoppable in the 2010 Champions League final ⭐pic.twitter.com/AlBVsQ6Dui— GOAL (@goal) December 24, 2019 And although for many, Bayern were still the favourites, they didn’t stand a chance, easily losing the game 2-0. The game that will be remembered by The Special One’s tactical masterpiece, Diego Milito’s sensational display, and THAT goal, Daniel Van Buyten will never forget.End of an era: Thomas Muller will leave Bayern MunichBut apart from the Belgian defender and the Italians, Bayern didn’t forget it either. Yes, the Bavarians have won two Champions League trophies since then (in 2013 and 2020), and have beaten Inter both times in their UCL group stage clashes in 2022, but the wounds from 2010 are still burning. If we add to the equation that the Nerazzurri knocked them out of the UCL Round of 16 only ten months later, the result is clear: The vengeance will be at stake tonight (22.00).Thomas Muller in a duel with Goran Pandev of Inter in the 2010 UCL final (©Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)Tonight, Vincent Kompany will have a chance to “revenge” his former fellow centre-back from the Belgium national team, Van Buyten, while one particular Bavarians’ player will start just like he did 14 years ago. Thomas Muller was there on that infamous May night at Bernabeu, and his motives are greater than anyone else’s.Kompany’s team – and especially defence – is decimated, while Simone Inzaghi has much more experience in important games than the Belgian. The Argentinian power is also present, as Milito won’t be there, but his fellow countryman Lautaro Martinez will lead the Nerazzurri’s attack wearing the captain armband. But regardless, can any club call itself a favourite against Bayern in Munich? We hardly think so…UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – QUARTER-FINALSFirst legTuesday22.00: (2.35) Arsenal (3.30) Real Madrid (3.10)22.00: (2.00) Bayern (3.45) Inter (3.80)Wednesday 22.00: (1.37) Barcelona (5.10) Dortmund (7.75)22.00: (1.42) PSG (5.00) Aston Villa (7.00)***odds are subject to change***
