Rafinha is looking forward to Champions-League-Duel

Bayern Munich will meet Valencia from spain next wednesday, the 14th of september. This encounter of the group A in the first round of the Champions-League-season 2011/2012 will occur at the Allianz-Arena. Neapel from Italy, and Manchester City from England also play in group A.

„This group gives every respect. In my opinion it´s the most dificult group in the competition. There are just strong teams, but we are well-prepared to reach next round and so we are very optimistic.“, the brazilian said. Rafinha also emphasised the important relevance of the first match in group A.

„This is the first match in this important phase of the Champions-League and we are very motivated to win in front of our fans. We are in a pleasing rhythm and we have to start with the right foot. I think, the team has all the required conditions to win, even against strong adversary like Villarreal. Certanly they will cause us difficulties“, the brazilian analyzed.

Bayern Munich heads strengthened into the match because of the conviced 7:0-win against Freiburg last round of the Bundesliga.