Mind games
It is not just on the pitch where Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola dance together. The Bayern boss had spoken at length about how his team would need a miracle to progress, only for the Manchester City boss to come in and talk up how good they and their history are.
It is a funny old situation where the Blues do not want to seem too strong and it feels unnatural for Bayern to be so downbeat. Of course, one goal can change all that on Wednesday night.