Porto’s Ricardo Quaresma (L) fired a double in his teams 3-1 win over Bayern in the first leg last week. (Getty)
Porto secured an impressive 3-1 home win in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg against German giants Bayern Munich, and are now 90 minutes away from advancing to the semis for the first time since a certain Jose Mourinho led them to the title.
Bayern were without a host of key players for that match, and will still miss Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery for this match. Does its available squad have enough overturn the deficit?
Here’s what you need to know:
The Basics
Who:
What:
UEFA Champions League quarterfinals
When:
Tuesday, April 21
Where:
Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany
Time:
2:45 p.m. Eastern Time
Channel:
FOX Soccer 2 (US) / Sky Sports 1/5 (UK) / For those looking for the channel in your home country, click here
Odds:
Bayern 4/11, Porto 8/1, Draw 9/2 (bet365)
Prediction:
Despite notable absences and a shaky first-leg performance, Bayern should have enough of firepower to see off Porto. If they can prevent the defense lapses that cost them dearly (looking at you, Dante) a 2-0 win would be enough to secure a semifinal place. 3-0 Bayern
Stats You Need to Know
Scouting Bayern (Champions League stats)
Last round: 7-0 aggregate vs. Shakhtar Donetsk
Coach: Pep Guardiola, 2nd season
Leading Goal Scorer: Thomas Muller, 5
Assist Leader: Robert Lewandowski/Jerome Boateng, 3
Scouting Porto
Last round: 5-1 aggregate vs. Basel
Coach: Julen Lopetegui, 1st season
Leading Goal Scorer: Jackson Martinez, 6
Assist Leader: Yacine Brahimi, 3
