Skysports.com looks at the squads of Bayern and Inter ahead of the Champions League final.
Ahead of Saturday's UEFA Champions League final in Madrid skysports.com looks at the respective squad strength of both Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.
Ahead of Saturday's UEFA Champions League final in Madrid
skysports.com looks at the respective strengths and weaknesses of both Bayern Munich and Inter Milan's squad. Bayern boss Louis van Gaal and his Inter counterpart Jose Mourinho will look to eke out the best possible performances from those at their disposal. Here,
skysports.com looks at the options available to both coaches.
Bayern Munich
GOALKEEPERS
22-Hans-Joerg Butt
The veteran won the starting spot late last year and has consolidated his position with solid performances throughout the season that also earned him a Germany call-up. Cool and composed under pressure.
1-Michael Rensing
Lost number one spot to Butt and will be leaving at the end of the season. Has problems with high balls, set pieces.
35-Thomas Kraft
Third choice this season, Kraft will be number two behind Butt from next term.
DEFENDERS
5-Daniel van Buyten
The powerful Belgian has lost some speed and edge this season though he is still a strong player and a danger up front who likes to score with headers from set pieces.
6-Martin Demichelis
The Argentine has committed the odd howler this season but on a good day he is in complete command of the central defence.
21-Philipp Lahm
Hailed as one of the world's best right backs, Lahm can be equally effective on the other side as well as pouring forward.
26-Diego Contento
A revelation this season, has grabbed every chance he was given and is challenging for a starting spot.
28-Holger Badstuber
The left-footer with a fierce free kick has developed into one of Germany's most solid defenders and has also been called up for the World Cup squad.
MIDFIELDERS
8-Hamit Altintop
Will most likely step in for the suspended Franck Ribery. A defensive-minded midfielder who also possesses a powerful right foot.
10-Arjen Robben
Bayern's inspirational winger, Robben can turn a match with one instinctive move. His trademark move is to cut in from the right and release a powerful left-footed shot.
17-Mark van Bommel
Experienced midfielder who won the Champions League with Barcelona. Hard-working and hard-tackling. Reckless challenges have often seen him sent off.
23-Danijel Pranjic
The Croat has improved during the season and has been a reliable option on the left wing. Can also be used in a defensive role and has a good long-range shot.
31-Bastian Schweinsteiger
Has matured this season as Bayern's playmaker in midfield with almost every offensive move passing through him.
44-Anatoliy Tymoshchuk
The Ukrainian holding midfielder has been unhappy with the little playing time he has been given since joining last year. Has a powerful right foot.
STRIKERS
11-Ivica Olic
A real workhorse up front, the Croat has scored many crucial goals this season and is always a threat. Does not need much space to score.
18-Miroslav Klose
With only three goals in the league this season, the Germany international has been reduced to a bench role.
25-Thomas Mueller
A Bayern youth team product, Mueller has been outstanding in his first full season with the first team. Is equally comfortable whipping crosses from the wings as he is in the role of a centre forward.
33-Mario Gomez
Has failed to win a starting spot in his first season following his Bundesliga record transfer. Always dangerous in the air.
Inter Milan
GOALKEEPERS
12-Julio Cesar
The Brazilian is the undisputed number one with one of the safest pairs of hands in the game. A great shotstopper, he can very occasionally be caught out by crosses.
1-Francesco Toldo
A long Inter servant, he has been happy acting as deputy but has looked short of sharpness when called upon this season.
DEFENDERS
4-Javier Zanetti
The captain, at Inter since 1995, never stops running despite his 36 years and can play right-back, left-back or midfield. Never has a bad game and is likely to be left-back on Saturday.
6-Lucio
The former Bayern centre back has been a rock in his first season at Inter and is eagerly looking forward to tackling his ex-team mates. The Brazilian is fallible though and has a rush of blood about once every 10 games.
13-Maicon
The rampaging right-back has not been as effective as last term but the Brazilian still offers immense power going forward or at the back.
23-Marco Materazzi
One of the few Italians in the squad, error-prone Materazzi is rarely used but wears his Inter colours on his chest.
25-Walter Samuel
Nicknamed "the Wall", the Argentine's central defensive partnership with Lucio has been key to Inter's success this term and the former Real Madrid man heads back to the Bernabeu in fine fettle.
26-Cristian Chivu
The Romanian fractured his skull in January and has been wearing a protective cap since returning to action in March but has yet to rediscover his best form.
MIDFIELDERS
5-Dejan Stankovic
Not as key to Inter's charge as he was last season, the Serbian still offers 100 percent commitment in the tackle and a decent goal threat.
7-Ricardo Quaresma
Barely used again this season but a useful substitute to pump in late crosses.
10-Wesley Sneijder
Another former Real Madrid man who has performed superbly in his first season at Inter, linking midfield and attack sublimely and impressing with free kicks.
11-Sulley Muntari
Struggled to win over the San Siro faithful but adds useful bite to midfield even if creativity is lacking.
17-McDonald Mariga
Kenyan signed from Parma in January who has yet to get a real taste of first-team action.
19-Esteban Cambiasso
The Argentine is the beating heart of Inter's midfield with his tackling, neat distribution and goal threat. Another man making a return to the Bernabeu.
STRIKERS
9-Samuel Eto'o
A solid if unspectacular first season at Inter. The Cameroon striker has shown his versatility by drifting to the wing when asked.
22-Diego Milito
Scoring 22 goals in his first Serie A season for Inter is some feat. The Argentine can rightfully claim to be among the world's best "fox-in-the-box" forwards.
27-Goran Pandev
A useful addition to Inter's squad in January, the Macedonian can play wide and picks up handy positions between the midfield and attack.
45-Mario Balotelli
An archetypal teenage rebel, the Italian of Ghanaian descent has clashed repeatedly with coach and team mates but has calmed down in recent weeks.
