When facing Real Madrid, Bayern Munich knows it won’t be a walk in the park, especially with the challenge posed by Vinicius Junior. Joshua Kimmich is already bracing himself for what’s to come.

Tomorrow night, Bayern Munich hosts Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, and undoubtedly, the task ahead is daunting for Thomas Tuchel’s squad. Particularly against the individual talents of the Madrid side. Joshua Kimmich, speaking at a press conference, discussed his likely direct confrontation with Vinicius Junior.

For the German, who is expected to play as a right-back, stopping the Brazilian doesn’t merely involve a one-on-one battle but rather requires a concerted team effort to contain him. “He’s one of the best dribblers in the world. That’s why marking him is very difficult. He’s very quick and heads straight for the goal. We also need to think about what we can do collectively to stop him, not just individually,” warned Kimmich.

Kimmich is wary of the entire Madrid attack

Moreover, the Bayern Munich player believes the threat doesn’t end there. The fluidity of the Madrid attack, with players like Rodrygo, Vinicius, and Bellingham, undoubtedly complicates matters. “Real Madrid makes these changes in attack with Rodrygo, Vinicius, and Bellingham. It could be another player coming from anywhere, which is why I maintain my position, and anyway, I don’t have to engage in individual marking. They’re all good and fast,” assured Kimmich.