Jose Mourinho: 'Bayern Munich are serious contenders'

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho claims that Bayern Munich are "serious contenders" to win this season's Champions League.

By Jack Prescott, Rugby Editor

Published: March 16 2012 | 19:08

Last updated: March 16 2012 | 21:29

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has claimed that Bayern Munich are "serious contenders" to win this season's Champions League.

The two sides could meet in the semi-finals of the competition following Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland.

Bayern will take on Marseille in the quarter-finals, while Madrid have been pitted against APOEL.

"Bayern can beat any team in the tournament," Mourinho is quoted as saying by Bild. "I would consider them serious contenders."

Click here to see the full quarter-final and semi-final draw.

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