Berlin, April 15 -- Lothar Matthaus is bracing for an emotional Champions League night.

The German football legend acknowledged the personal weight of Wednesday's quarterfinal second leg between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.

"This match splits my heart in two - I'll be grieving for whichever side falls," said Matthaus, 64, who played for both clubs during his illustrious career.

This evening, the German record international expects another dramatic chapter in the storied rivalry between these European giants.

Inter carries a narrow 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Munich, while Bayern fans cling to hopes of another Champions League miracle.

"There have been miracles before," recalled the 1990 World Cup winner.

Bayern has pul...