Ballack: Bayern are favourites

Michael Ballack has branded Chelsea underdogs in Saturday’s Champions League final but insisted they could “upset the odds” against Bayern Munich.

Thu, 17 May, 2012 - 17:28

Michael Ballack has branded Chelsea underdogs in Saturday’s Champions League final but insisted they could “upset the odds” against Bayern Munich.

Former Germany captain Ballack spent four years with both clubs and was part of the Blues side beaten on penalties by Manchester United in their only previous final appearance in 2008.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Allianz Arena Place: Munich Person: Ballack Person: Michael Ballack Person: Miguel Delaney Event: Champions League Event: Champions League final Organisation: Bayern Organisation: Chelsea Organisation: Bayern Munich Organisation: Blues Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Barcelona Organisation: Chelsea TV Organisation: Real Madrid Organisation: Inter Milan

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