While Olise's future dominates headlines, Bayern are also preparing for a heavyweight Champions League clash against Real Madrid. Rummenigge described the fixture as the "game of all games," noting the historical weight of the two most successful sides in the competition's history.
“It’s the most-played matchup in Champions League history. There have been 28 meetings so far," he added. "Madrid have two more wins than us. It’s the same in the UEFA club rankings: they’re first, we’re just behind. It’s the pinnacle, the game of all games, a final before the final. It’s the tie that has generated the most buzz over time. In the 2000s we made life hardest for Madrid; lately they’ve taken the edge.
"The [Bernabeu] stadium weighs on you. The crowd does too. Back then you also had to be a bit wary of the referee you got (laughs), but the energy that stadium can generate is extraordinary... The stadium and the fans, together with the team, become a hurricane. You need nerves of steel, composure, and mental readiness."