Club comparison
Real Madrid or Bayern Munich: which is better?
Madrid have more European Cups. Bayern 2012/13 is the more complete single-season German machine.
The call
Madrid across Europe; Bayern’s 2013 treble
Real Madrid’s European Cup record is the all-time club case. The 2016/17 side added league and Champions League with a midfield that could control or explode.
Bayern 2012/13 won everything available and looked physically unplayable. The rivalry is two different ways to be a European giant — simulate the peaks instead of counting only stars on the badge.
Argument by category
Where each club has the edge
Real MadridHistoryBayern Munich
More European CupsAll-time2013 treble
2016/17 depthPrime squadHeynckes press
Ronaldo knockoutsDeciderRobben and Ribéry
Knockout habitIdentityDomestic control
Prime matchup
Real Madrid 2016/17 vs Bayern Munich 2012/13
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Real Madrid 2016/17 vs Bayern Munich 2012/13
When was Real Madrid's prime?
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