Sunday, 20th April, 2014



Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola is sure his side will have to up their game if they want to reach the Champions League final.

The Bavarians have seen their level drop in the Bundesliga since clinching the crown and put in a lacklustre performance away against Eintracht Braunschweig yesterday, despite winning the game 2-0.




Guardiola's men face Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday and the Spaniard is calling for his team to turn back the clock to earlier this season.

"We won't reach the Champions League final unless we put in a commanding performance against Real Madrid", the Bayern Munich coach was quoted as saying by FIFA.

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"It's not been easy for us after winning the German title, but we fought despite a difficult situation.

"We have the nickname la bestia negra [the Black Beasts], but now we have to provide some proof of that in Madrid.

"When Real Madrid play Bayern Munich, it's a game the whole world will be watching. I'm always for seeing the best players on the pitch", Guardiola concluded, hoping for Cristiano Ronaldo to be fit for the game.

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