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Wednesday cover: Atletico Madrid v Bayern Munich Uefa Champions League preview

An illustration of Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres and Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller by designer Kevin Jeffers adorns the front cover of The National Sport on Wednesday, April 27, 2016.

Steve Luckings
Steve Luckings
Abu Dhabi

April 27, 2016

An illustration of Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres and Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller by designer Kevin Jeffers adorns the front cover of The National Sport on Wednesday, April 27, 2016.

Ian Hawkey previews Wednesday's first-leg semi-final Uefa Champions League clash, with the versatile Javi Martinez is the main focus, with the Spaniard likely to slot into a Bayern defence missing several first-team regulars.

Also read:

• Jon Turner: Five reasons why Atletico Madrid will win the Uefa Champions League

• Jonathn Raymond: Five reasons why Bayern Munich will win the Champions League

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