Bayern still hasn't forgotten the 1999 comeback loss to Man Utd

Bayern Marketing Director Andreas Jung said meeting Man Utd in the Champions League group stage was reminiscent of the 1999 final.

"I believe Bayern will go through, but we need to take each game seriously. Bayern have had some interesting encounters with Man Utd. Everyone remembers the match in 1999. Copenhagen had just won the double in Denmark. They are a strong team. The atmosphere at Galatasaray is always special. The match against them in Munich is also worth waiting for," Jung told Bayern's homepage after the draw.

Man Utd beat Bayern 2-1 in the 1998-1999 Champions League final. Photo: Empics — Man Utd beat Bayern 2-1 in the 1998-1999 Champions League final. Photo: *Empics*

Bayern and Man Utd are in Group A, according to the draw on the evening of August 31. This is a fateful match in European football. The most famous of these was the 1998-1999 Champions League final, when Bayern took the lead in the sixth minute but lost 1-2 after two goals in second-half stoppage time.

In this encounter, Bayern is rated higher. The Bundesliga champion has always been considered a candidate for the Champions League title in recent seasons. Meanwhile, Man Utd is struggling to regain its former glory after parting ways with former coach Alex Ferguson. They have just returned to Europe's most prestigious arena after a season of absence. In Group A, there are also Copenhagen and Galatasaray - two other clubs with rich traditions in European football.

Commenting on the draw, Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel said: "Every opponent brings a different challenge in the Champions League. Bayern need to face them with great desire and dedication. With Man Utd, Copenhagen and Galatasaray, this is an attractive group for the participating teams and the fans. We can't wait for the European arena to start."

Striker Thomas Muller is excited about the prospect of reuniting with Erik ten Hag - who was Bayern's reserve team coach before taking charge of Man Utd. Meanwhile, teammate Kingsley Coman is pleased with the draw, saying Bayern have a great chance of progressing given their group.

Duy Doan (according to FCBayern.com )

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