Barca experience Bayern Munich on 23 April and Might 1 while Real meet Borussia Dortmund April 24 and 30. And Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admits he is experiencing a difficult test. He said: "Barcelona are the benchmark for me in Europe. They have won the Champions League significantly more than any other team in the modern times. "They are the greatest team in Europe at this time with excellent attacking potential. "We played them last year and received an actual thumping. I keep in mind that game well and I don't love to consider it, because it was really painful to watch. "However, it's a great possibility to show that individuals have increased a whole lot since then." Rummenigge also denied that enjoying the opening match in the home is just a problem. He added: "I think we will have two excellent games played at the highest possible degree. "Furthermore, I do believe playing at home first is a slight advantage, unlike the most popular idea that it's a problem. "We saw that against Juventus, where people said that it may be a disadvantage. "But we produced a fantastic performance at home and that set the stage for the return leg and our advancement in to the semi-finals. "I am really excited that individuals are certain to get to play the best team in Europe. I still feel Barcelona would be the major favourites to gain the Champions League." Meanwhile, Dortmund general manager Hans-Joachim Watzke was pleased to have driven a Spanish opponent and avoid an all-Bundesliga tie. He said: "We are pleased with this pull - not because we think it is a straightforward one, but because the Champions League is definitely an international competition and we wanted an international game rather than national link against Bayern. "I don't think Madrid will soon be afraid due to what happened in the party phase. "They will respect us, just like we will respect them." Real director Jose Mourinho has advised the Spanish side to their third consecutive semi-final. He aso coordinated Manchester United chef Alex Ferguson's record of eight performances in the last four of the European Cup. The Portuguese has additionally reached this point with Porto, Inter Milan and Chelsea. Former Real striker and club ambassador Emilio Butragueno said: "It is a joy and honor for us to be here. "We have plenty of value for Borussia Dortmund. We played them twice in the group level but did not have the ability to overcome them. "This time we hope it will different as we desire to be in the last, that is what we are all thinking of".
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