Atletico has 'best defence in La Liga': Bayern's Lewandowski

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has said their Champions League football semi-final opponents Atletico Madrid have "the best defence in La Liga" and they are expecting a tough contest.

The German champions will face their Spanish opponents in the first leg of the semis away at Madrid on Wednesday, reports Efe.

"They have the best defense in the Spanish Liga. I think they're a team that plays on the break. We need to be careful," Lewandowski said on Monday.

"I hope we show our strong side in the first leg in Madrid and take a good result back to Munich," the Polish striker added.

"They have some wonderful players and I think it will be an attractive match."

As for his current season, seen by many as not one of the best, the Polish goal machine said, "It has been a very decent season. I hope to score a few more important goals and I hope to win some trophies, but I'm happy to be scoring so many."

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