10) Bayern Munich 2009/10
It will remain the final Champions League campaign in which Louis van Gaal won a knockout tie, his only two subsequent forays in the competition ending in defeat to a poor reigning champion the following season in Inter, before
Van Gaal’s swansong in terms of relevance on this stage was a little underwhelming. Bayern sneaked through as runners-up in a weak group despite some solid names: Bordeaux finished sixth in Ligue Un and were knocked out by a middling Lyon team in the next round, while Juventus came seventh in Serie A and had their European journey ended by
Real Madrid face
Chelsea in the Champions League this midweek and they ll be taking on a team that are defending excellently.
Frank Lampard s
Chelsea side conceded nine goals in five matches over the Christmas period this season and picked up just one victory, leaving them in ninth position in the Premier League.
This poor run ultimately cost
Lampard his job and saw
Thomas Tuchel take charge at Stamford Bridge, with the defence immediately improving. It was important to improve the defensive record we had, explained defender
Cesar Azpilicueta. We were conceding too many goals and we were not solid enough. In football it is difficult to win every game 3-2, 4-3, 4-2. Sometimes you have to win 1-0 and have a strong, solid performance at the back.
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