Johan Micoud will follow the classic between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at home in Bordeaux. The Frenchman who once kicked his way into legend status at Werder Bremen (double winner 2004) is active today as a winemaker and TV expert. Im SPORTA BUZZER interview explains to Micoud why he has to fight for German football in his home country and which one Value the top game for him hat.
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SPORTBUZZER: Monsieur Micoud, are you looking forward to the German classic between Dortmund and Bavaria?
Johan Micoud (48): Of course. For me it is one of the highlights of every season. I’ll take a look – with a wheat beer.
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How important is the game in Europe?
It’s a fantastic duel. However, I have the feeling that outside Germany is seen differently. In France little is reported about German football, at least less than about the English or Spanish leagues. I regret that and cannot understand it.
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Why?
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Do you have an example?
Take a look at the Ballon d’Or: if Robert Lewandowski had worn the Real Madrid jersey, he would be guaranteed to end up ahead of Lionel Messi in this poll of the world’s best footballer. Bayern’s successes are always put into perspective, although this team has been at the forefront for years and is incredibly consistent. In debates on French television, I defend the Bundesliga as best I can. Sometimes it’s frustrating because the other experts only care about the other leagues.
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If we compare the top Bundesliga game with duels like Real against Barça, where would you classify it?
Way ahead. I never want to miss this duel because something always happens and it never ends 0-0. You are often disappointed with the other classics.
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What memories do you have of duels with Werder against Bayern?
It was more like David versus Goliath because we were still relatively young and Bayern were already among the best in Europe. We were never afraid. We performed with a lot of courage and carefree. Every time our goal was to beat Bayern. We even managed to do it a couple of times.
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