Ribery backs Bayern as favourites to win Champions League

Franck Ribery has backed Bayern Munich to win the Champions League this season, praising the squad managed by Vincent Kompany. Speaking after the Bundesliga leaders strolled to a 6-1 thrashing of Atalanta in the first leg of their Champions League tie, the former winger said: "Right now, they're the strongest team around, absolutely.

They're at the top level in everything: technically, tactically, physically. They're in another league, everyone's seen that." He highlighted the influence of players such as Harry Kane and Michael Olise. Ribery, who won 25 trophies during his 12 seasons in Bavaria, declared: "Bayern aren't just very strong, they're also doing well.

In my opinion, they're the favourites to win the Champions League." Reflecting on the treble in 2013, he added: "They win because they have a great culture, there's a high level of professionalism, and at the same time, it's just like a family. I'm happy to be considered a legend by their people; we've made history with everything we've won.

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