Bayern Munich legend identifies Real Madrid's key man ahead of crunch Champions League semi-final
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Bayern Munich legend Stefan Effenberg has picked out Real Madrid's key man ahead of their crunch Champions League semi-final clash.
The Bundesliga champions host the European Cup holders in the first leg at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night in a repeat of last year's quarter-final.
Despite scoring five goals in two legs against Munich last season, Effenberg didn't single out Cristiano Ronaldo for praise, and instead claimed Zinedine Zidane's key man is in the heart of the defence.
"Cristiano is an important player, but the key player is Sergio Ramos," the 49-year-old told AS .
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"I did not want to play against him. I do not lie when I say that Madrid would not have won so many titles without Ramos.
"The same applies to (Toni) Kroos. His commitment has helped Madrid make the final step towards the world elite."
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The former Munich hitman was asked about current one Robert Lewandowski who has been linked with a move to Madrid, and he can understand why teams are in for him.
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"I can understand why some English teams are after him as well," he added. "If Robert says he wants to leave, the club will have to open the door for him.
"He absolutely wants to win the Champions League, but he has all the conditions for Bayern."