The German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, captain of Bayern Munich, emphasized the difficulty of the upcoming match against Real Madrid in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, stressing the importance of playing on the Bavarian team's home ground.

Bayern Munich will host Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena, having secured a 2-1 victory in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, giving them a slight advantage ahead of the decisive match.

Neuer said, "Our advantage lies in winning the first leg, but it's only a one-goal lead, and everything could change. Real Madrid is a tough and stubborn opponent, but we have a slight edge. Additionally, the atmosphere in our stadium is incredibly enthusiastic on nights like these."

He added: "Our position is good at the start, but we cannot overestimate it, because we know from past experiences how Real Madrid can come back strongly. Nevertheless, we are confident."

He continued: "Penalty shootouts? I don't think much has changed since 2012. You know the opposing players and their preferences, and everything is analyzed in advance. But as a goalkeeper, you have to develop your own sense of what the opponent is thinking. That's what I try to rely on, and it has worked before, but it doesn't always succeed."

He continued: "Do we have a plan to stop Vinicius? It's not about names; this is a Champions League match, and we are facing Real Madrid as a team, not as individuals. Of course, we know the players' capabilities, but the most important thing is to focus on our performance and give our best. Teamwork will be crucial."

He added: "We know Real Madrid's history in this tournament, but as a professional player, you have to live in the moment. We are facing a team capable of defeating any opponent, but we are capable of that too. We have beaten them at the Bernabéu, and playing at the Allianz Arena is an advantage for us."

He concluded his remarks by saying: "Reaching the final? We know that anything is possible with the energy we have. I would be happy if we returned to competition. We laid the foundation in the Club World Cup, then continued building in the Super Cup, and after that, things went well. This is the second season under Kompany's leadership, and we have made clear progress, which helps us understand the team's and coach's style. The energy is present within the group, and for me, we have returned to strong competition."