Quotes from Jupp Heynckes

German football is very different to football in South America.

I think that football has changed, it has become more complex. For example, it's faster, you have less free space, and you have to play from such small spaces.

You need a really good mix between young and old, between experienced and hungry players.

It is difficult to play a team with great morale and passion.

The Champions League is special. You play at a higher level, so you have to be very focused and have greater motivation.

I know Spain football very well, because I've always been interested in it, even after I left Spain.

I have eight years of experience in Spain.

I have watched and coached in the Spanish League.

I always like to remember the year 2008, when we had an amazing offer from Chelsea for Franck Ribery. From that day on, the whole world of football knew nobody can buy a Bayern Munich player against the will of Bayern Munich.

You cannot underestimate any team that has qualified for a semi-final.

You can never make the mistake of underestimating an opponent, especially in the Champions League.

It's very interesting to observe how highly the Bundesliga is spoken of abroad, from the overall quality to the stadiums, the family-friendly atmosphere, and the football itself.

The creed of Bayern has always been to never give up, always on, always higher, always more successful.

Even Gerd Muller, the top scorer in our nation's history, was not perfect.

For me, it is important that your team is allowed to have ups and downs in form.

I understand my own strengths.

You have to respect the opponent as much as possible.

Robert Lewandowski is a player who plays in front of the opposing goal, especially with his back to the opponent. He is always attacked, and this is one of the big strength of a striker who plays in this position.

Any opponent can be a stumbling block.

The personal interests of the individual players must be put aside.

Games without atmosphere are bad for football.

Bayern are so dominant that other teams aim for us.

It is extremely important to play in a good atmosphere. Fans are part of that. Without them and without loud support, football is without emotions.

I have many friends in Madrid and, therefore, know that they have a lot of respect for Bayern.