Bayern counting on home support to overturn Atletico loss

Bayern Munich are looking to their strength at home to overturn a 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid and reach the Champions League final for the second time in three years.

Since losing the 2014 semi-final to Real Madrid, Bayern have won all 11 Champions League games in Munich. Another victory this evening would match Manchester United’s record from 2006-09.

“We’re very very strong at home. That’s what we’re counting on,” said Germany defender Jerome Boateng, who made his return last Saturday after more than three months out with a groin injury.

Against Juventus at home in March, Bayern were 2-0 down and heading for a round of 16 exit before the side came back to win 4-2 in extra time.

Another comeback in front of home fans is expected tonight with Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge telling Atletico, “We’ll throw everything into it with 70,000 supporters and deliver a huge fight, that I can promise you. I hope this fight will lead us to the final in Mila