Bayern Munich’s sentimental journey is at risk of grinding to a halt. The prospect of a home final will disappear if they do not win at San Siro next week and there may be no fairytale goodbye for one of their legends.
Thomas Müller is an all-Bavarian icon and, sniffing space in the manner that has defined his career, appeared to have salvaged at least a draw soon after arriving from the bench. The script seemed clear enough from there: three days after the announcement that a 25-year marriage is almost over, Müller would bring Bayern closer to a blissful reunion with the trophy they cherish most.
