"Nobody would believe me if I said we're happy we were drawn in the left side. It's obvious that the right side is easier. But on the other hand, it might not be that bad to face the biggest teams and play tough games. For now we have to focus on Atalanta. We saw against Dortmund that we have to take Atalanta seriously."
"Bayern Munich's mantra for the Champions League will be 'survive and advance' - and if they can do that for both the Atalanta tie and against the winner of Real Madrid vs. Manchester City, they will be in a prime position to hoist the trophy once again."
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen acknowledges that while the Champions League draw placed Bayern on the more challenging side of the bracket, he maintains that elite teams must eventually face each other regardless. Bayern's path includes Atalanta in the round of 16, followed potentially by the Manchester City vs. Real Madrid winner in the quarterfinals. Dreesen emphasizes the importance of respecting Atalanta as a serious opponent after their Europa League victory, while maintaining focus on immediate challenges. His pragmatic approach reflects Bayern's strategy of advancing through each round systematically, with the ultimate goal of winning the trophy.
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