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Bayern’s Jonas Urbig Set for Pivotal Champions League Quarterfinal in Milan

The 21-year-old goalkeeper steps into the spotlight as Manuel Neuer remains sidelined with injury, testing Bayern's season ambitions and long-term strategy.

Im Hinspiel erzielte Thomas Müller (l.) nach seiner Einwechslung das zwischenzeitliche 1:1. Am Ende verloren die Bayern aber gegen Inter Mailand 1:2
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Overview

  • Jonas Urbig, Bayern Munich's 21-year-old goalkeeper, will start in the Champions League quarterfinal return match against Inter Milan due to Manuel Neuer's muscular injury.
  • This match marks Urbig's fourth Champions League appearance and the most significant challenge of his young career, as Bayern seeks to overturn a 1-2 deficit from the first leg.
  • Bayern's management has expressed confidence in Urbig's abilities, emphasizing his role in the club's long-term development plans despite skepticism from some experts about his readiness for such high-pressure games.
  • The outcome of the match is critical for Bayern's progression to the semifinals and their broader season goals, including a potential home final in Munich on May 31.
  • Veteran players like Thomas Müller are also expected to play key roles, with Müller potentially equaling Lionel Messi's Champions League appearance record during this decisive encounter.