Union Berlin chief stands by his comments, tells Bayern Munich to expect compact structure

"Other clubs, and I include myself in that, have also criticized refereeing decisions. And sometimes, I'm not excluding myself from this either, things go a step too far. But the claim by Bayern that they feel disadvantaged is perceived quite differently."

"Ultimately, referees are human. After such a situation, it could be difficult to make tough decisions against Bayern. This means it certainly won't be easy for the refereeing team this weekend."

"We'll try to play our typical style of football. Many teams try to defend their goal with everyone they have against Bayern. We'll do the same. They'll have to find solutions to that."

"They usually succeed 99 percent of the time, but we'll try to make it as uncomfortable as possible for them and use our qualities to take advantage of any slim chance we have."

Horst Heldt, director of Union Berlin, commented on Bayern Munich's grievances following a draw with Bayer Leverkusen. He noted that many clubs share similar frustrations with refereeing decisions. Heldt emphasized that referees are human and may struggle to make tough calls against Bayern. He expressed his focus on Union Berlin's strategy, aiming to defend against Bayern's attacking prowess while capitalizing on any opportunities. The upcoming match will challenge Bayern to navigate a compact defense, limiting their shooting chances.

Read at Bavarian Football Works