With the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League draw announced, Bayern Munich was placed in the same group with a host of European giants, including powerhouses such as Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Benfica, as well as Miners Donetsk, Dinamo Zagreb, Feyenoord, Bratislava and Aston Villa from different leagues. Facing such a strong lineup of opponents, Bayern CEO Oliver Drayson expressed his satisfaction with the draw result and looked ahead to the upcoming Champions League campaign in an official club interview.
Drayson began by talking about the frequent encounters between Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain in a humorous tone, saying that the two teams are almost like a "married couple" in the Champions League, as they have built up a deep bond with each other due to their frequent encounters in recent years. He is looking forward to the upcoming match against Paris at their home stadium Allianz Arena, and believes it will be an exciting match where both sides will give their best to give their fans a great game.
Meanwhile, Drayson also expressed his special concern for Aston Villa. He mentioned that the last time Bayern and Villa met in an official match was 42 years ago in the UEFA Champions League final, and that classic duel is still talked about by many fans. Now that the two teams are meeting again in the Champions League, there is no doubt that this game adds a bit of nostalgia and anticipation. Dresden said that Villa, as a very attractive opponent, will test Bayern's strength and determination.
Looking ahead to the whole season, Dresden emphasized that Bayern's priority remains to win the Bundesliga title. He believes that the Bundesliga is the title Bayern needs to work hardest to win, as it brings together a number of strong opponents. However, while focusing on the league, Bayern will not give up their desire for the Champions League title. He dreams of leading his team to another Champions League final at the Allianz Arena and finally lifting the coveted trophy.
