LVIV - Bayern Munich are confident they have returned to top form just in time for their Champions League round of 16 first leg against Shakhtar Donetsk today after their biggest Bundesliga win in 31 years at the weekend.
The German champions' dress rehearsal ahead of the trip to Ukraine was a resounding success as they demolished Hamburg SV 8-0 in a flawless performance where Dutchman Arjen Robben continued his impressive form by scoring two goals.
Victory for Bayern, who had won just one of the previous three league games before Saturday's drubbing of Hamburg, delighted coach Pep Guardiola after his side made a stuttering return from the winter break.
"Now we can focus on our first Champions League game this year. I am happy that our playing style is back," the Spaniard said. "Obviously the mood in the team is now much better."
Guardiola will recall midfielder Xabi Alonso for the game in Lviv after he was rested on Saturday, while winger Franck Ribery and defender Rafinha are in contention after recovering from injury. Defender Jerome Boateng will make the trip after serving a two-match ban in Germany.
Bayern find their mojo just in time
LVIV - Bayern Munich are confident they have returned to top form just in time for their Champions League round of 16 first leg against Shakhtar Donetsk today after their biggest Bundesliga win in 31 years at the weekend.
The German champions' dress rehearsal ahead of the trip to Ukraine was a resounding success as they demolished Hamburg SV 8-0 in a flawless performance where Dutchman Arjen Robben continued his impressive form by scoring two goals.
Victory for Bayern, who had won just one of the previous three league games before Saturday's drubbing of Hamburg, delighted coach Pep Guardiola after his side made a stuttering return from the winter break.
"Now we can focus on our first Champions League game this year. I am happy that our playing style is back," the Spaniard said. "Obviously the mood in the team is now much better."
Guardiola will recall midfielder Xabi Alonso for the game in Lviv after he was rested on Saturday, while winger Franck Ribery and defender Rafinha are in contention after recovering from injury. Defender Jerome Boateng will make the trip after serving a two-match ban in Germany.