The Germans are beginning to dream of a fantastic scenario: Bayern meet Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final, while the German national team lifts the European Championship trophy on their home turf.
If all this happens, German football will go down in history. Never before in the history of football has a country sent two teams to the Champions League final and won the European Cup/World Cup in the same year.
Another, more realistic dream is for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund to meet again in the Champions League final. Bayern's next opponent is Real Madrid, while Borussia Dortmund need a win over Paris Saint-Germain.
Although the intensity of the semi-finals showed that both Bundesliga representatives faced no small challenge compared to their opponents. But in the knockout rounds, both Bayern and Borussia Dortmund were good enough to give them every reason to look forward to meeting again at Wembley.
In the 2013 Champions League final, Bayern defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1. In that game, Bayern managed to beat their opponents thanks to goals from Mario Mandzukic and Robben.
After 11 years, Wembley Stadium will host the Champions League final again, and the two old rivals Bayern and Borussia Dortmund may also meet here again.
In the 2012/13 Champions League, Bayern and Borussia Dortmund had truly memorable football performances. Bayern Munich, consisting of Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Schweinsteiger and Lahm easily defeated Messi's Barcelona with an aggregate score of 7-0. Jurgen Klopp's Dortmund defeated Real Madrid with Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka 4-3 on aggregate in the semi-finals with a high-intensity and energetic style of football.
However, Bayern and Borussia Dortmund are no longer in the position they once were. In the domestic league, they could only watch as Bayer Leverkusen overtook themselves and won the Bundesliga title.
Bayern have faced defensive problems and an inconsistent style of play, and only Harry Kane's talent and his play at crucial moments can help them progress to the Champions League semi-finals. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, are explosive up front, but coach Ter Zic's side still lacks some consistency.
Compared to the 2012/13 Champions League final, only Manuel Neuer and Muller remain in the Bayern squad today. As for Borussia Dortmund, Mats Hummels, Marco Reuss and Sebastian Kehl (sporting director) remain in charge.
But who would have thought that in the season when they were surpassed by Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern and Dortmund would shine in the Champions League. In this unforgettable summer for German football, Wembley Stadium is looking forward to the arrival of two Bundesliga representatives.
Did you know that there have been eight finals in the history of the Champions League between teams from the same country. Spain and England have the majority of the teams, with three games each, Germany with one and Italy with one. These matches not only showcased the strength of football in various countries, but also added to the drama and spectacle of the Champions League final.
2000: Real Madrid - Valencia: 3-0
2003: Milan - Juventus: 0-0 (Milan won 3-2 on penalties)
2008: Manchester United - Chelsea: 1-1 (United 6-5 on penalties)
2013: Bayern – Borussia Dortmund: 2-1
2014: Real Madrid – Atletico Madrid: 4-1
2016: Real Madrid – Atletico Madrid: 1-1 (Real Madrid won 5-3 on penalties)
2019: Liverpool – Tottenham Hotspur: 2-0
2021: Chelsea – Manchester City: 1-0