(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Although exhibition games can often be tentative affairs with players on both sides trying desperately to avoid injury, this will not be the case today. This will be an opportunity for Asia to show the world that good quality football can be also found on earth's biggest and most populous continent.
This match, for many QSL players will be their only chance to play with some of the world's greats and so it should make for an interesting affair.
If the QSL Stars can make it to half-time without conceding a goal then this game might just end up being an intriguing match for all involved.
Here are five of the most compelling reasons to watch the game.
1. Bayern Munich is basically Germany's World Cup team
Only better. Six players on Bayern rosters played for Germany in its 1-0 win over Argentina in the 2014 World Cup final including the man who scored the game's winner, Mario Gotze. That German core is supplemented by international stars like Arjen Robben, Franck Ribéry, and Dante amongst others.
2. There are going to be a lot of goals
With so many attacking players on both sides, a draw or a goalless match will probably not be on the cards. Players and coaches enjoy friendlies as they can experiment more with formations and players in different roles. This means that mistakes might be more likely and therefore more goals.
3. It's not every day that FC Bayern Munich turn up for a kick about
This is Bayern's winter training camp and as such they will be wanting to play a few friendlies to keep match fit and sharp. For the QSL Stars, it's a good opportunity to truly gauge the quality of the local football here in Qatar and see how much further they might need to develop.
4. Watch some of the best QSL players on show
With the Qatar Stars League temporarily on a break due to the 2015 Asian Cup which is taking place in Australia, this match is a highlight in the month of January, which would otherwise have very little football on offer.
5. You might just enjoy it
The stage is set for the match to be an extremely open and a free-flowing affair. Defending will take a backseat to the attacking showcase fans want to see, and the world's best soccer players will be given the freedom to put on a show.
This isn't a World Cup final, or a league match, or even your typical exhibition. This is a one-off where anything could and might happen.
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