Munich's „Bayern” coach Jupp Heynckes did not spare compliments for the main rival's player Cristiano Ronaldo after the Champions League semi-final draw ceremony.
Today, during the draw ceremony, it was revealed that „Bayern” will face Madrid's „Real” in the semi-finals.
J. Heynckes said during the press conference that matches against „Real” are always intriguing.
„Bayern” and „Real” are clubs with deep traditions in Europe and play exceptional football. I know their stadium both as a player and as a coach - it's never easy there”, the strategist said.
„Cristiano, along with Messi, is one of the best in the world. I talked to Toni Kroos about him and he told me that Ronaldo leaves everything he has on the field.
His ambitions are almost bigger than most other footballers', and we can see that on the field”, added J. Heynckes.