5 reasons why Bayern Munich can win the Champions League this season

#3 Terrific squad with a good blend of youth and experience.

A formidable squad

Bayern Munich can boast of having one of the most formidable playing XIs in Europe this season, with even Sven Ulreich, deputizing in place of the injured Manuel Neuer, raising his game considerably this season.

Every position boasts a player of immense capability. The squad is brimming with quality in defence as well as in attack, while also having a good blend of young players such as Kingsley Coman and James Rodriguez, as well as many experienced campaigners such as Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, and Manuel Neuer.

Since the knockout phase of the Champions League is usually played with a conservative approach rather than going gung-ho, matches can go down to the wire. In such situations, Bayern have the luxury of a wonderful bench which can alter the course of the game in their favor.

It is something that the likes of Barcelona and even Real Madrid, to a certain extent, cannot boast of.