Bayern Munich labelled 'the strongest team around' as ex-attacker tips Harry Kane & Co to win Champions League

Bayern dominant in Germany and Europe

Speaking in an interview with

Favourites for Champions League glory

The former winger, who won 25 trophies during his 12 seasons in Bavaria, is confident the club can secure another European crown. Ribery explicitly tipped them for glory, declaring: "Bayern aren't just very strong, they're also doing well. In my opinion, they're the favourites to win the Champions League."

Reflecting on his own glorious era, which included the famous treble in 2013, the Frenchman highlighted the unique environment that breeds such consistent success. He explained: "They win because they have a great culture, there's a high level of professionalism, and at the same time, it's just like a family. I'm happy to be considered a legend by their people; we've made history with everything we've won. We did it together because then, as now, we had great values."

Efficiency like clockwork

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What's next for Bayern Munich

Kompany's men shift their focus to the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash against Atalanta tonight. Domestically, they sit comfortably at the top of the Bundesliga table with 67 points, nine points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund. Their league campaign continues with a home game against Union Berlin on Saturday, followed by trips to Freiburg and St. Pauli in April. A crucial home fixture against fourth-placed Stuttgart awaits before they travel to face Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal semi-finals on April 22, as they continue their pursuit of a historic treble.