5 tactics crucial for Bayern Munich to beat Atletico Madrid

5) Manuel Neuer’s sweeper-keeper skills

Bayern’s ‘flying goalie’ will need to be at his sweeping best

Atletico’s stubborn defence will occasionally force Bayern to commit extra players moving forward. Doing so will leave the Reds vulnerable to counter-attacks.

This is where goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be essential for Guardiola. The ball-playing skills of the German international enable Bayern to stay on the front foot, while his awareness for opposition attacks and ability to snuff them out, sometimes at the half-way line, are as much tactical as they are spectacular.

Bayern’s ‘flying goalie’ will need to be at his sweeping best, especially against the dangerous Antoine Griezmann. Come Wednesday, we might even see a repeat of his Algeria heroics in the 2014 FIFA World Cup!