Berlin: Arsenal’s German star Mesut Ozil has said he is relishing the challenge of facing Champions League holders Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s last 16, first leg clash at home.
“I’m a guy who loves these games. I have huge respect for Bayern,” the 25-year-old attacking midfielder told German daily Bild.
“They have got even better in comparison with last year, but we won’t hide from them.
“Anything is possible over two games.”
Having won the treble of Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup titles last season, Bayern travel to London on the back of a record 46-match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga with the return leg in Munich on March 11.
The Bavarian giants suffered a rare home defeat on their last Champions League outing when they were beaten 3-2 in Munich by Manchester City in last December’s final group match. (AFP)
