Bayern's Linart Karl: Real Madrid Won't Beat Us Right Now

Ahead of the Bernabeu, Karl Feels Unstoppable

Linart Karl, Bayern Munich winger, expressed total confidence in his team22s abilities ahead of Tuesday22s Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabe9u.

Asked about facing the Royal Club, the young star told the Chinese agency Xinhua: "Beating Real Madrid? We feel we are an unbeatable side at the moment, and everyone feels it."

Karl scored the late winning goal against Freiburg with a 90+9 strike to cap his team22s 3-2 comeback after Bayern trailed 2-0 in the Bundesliga last Saturday.

Regarding removing his jersey in celebration, he said it had been on his mind for a while to take off his shirt. The yellow card that followed was the obligatory caution, but the moment spoke volumes about his joy and belief.

Bayern are enjoying a strong spell: they advanced to the German Cup semifinals, sit atop the Bundesliga by a comfortable margin, and now aim to reach the Champions League semifinals against Real Madrid.

Punchline 1: If confidence paid the bills, Karl would be Bayern22s chief sponsor, and the Bernabe9u would need a map to find the back of the net.

Punchline 2: Real Madrid, bring your best defense—Karl isne22t just chasing the ball, hee22s chasing a smile on their faces, too.