Löw expects to avoid Greek tragedy

Germany coach Joachim Löw expects a tough challenge from Greece in tonight’s Euro 2012 quarter-final, but has played down talk Fernando Santos’ side could prove to be “the Chelsea of the Mediterranean”.

It has been suggested by the German media that Greece will provide a test similar to the one Bayern Munich faced in last month’s Champions League final, when Roberto di Matteo’s Blues prevailed on penalties at the Allianz Arena.

Löw was not giving much credence to such comparisons yesterday, but nevertheless warned his side to be on their guard.