Lahm: Germany's national team no longer needs my services

Defender of Munich's Bavaria Philipp Lahm explained why he decided to leave the team in Germany. Lahm believes that the national team is no longer in need of his services.

«My mission in the Germany team finished as a team no longer needs me. They will cope with the challenges and without me. There is a new generation of players, and they have to play in the national team. I am very flattered that many have begun to respond positively to learn about me about my decision,» - said Lahm.

Recall Lahm's part of the German team won the world championship in 2014.

Lewandowski: My goal should be to win the high titles

New striker of Bavaria Robert Lewandowski explained his reasons for the transition from Dortmund Borussia the camp of Munich. The fact that the Bavaria it is more likely to win significant titles.

«My goal should be to win the high titles and increase their number. And the best chance to do it I've got it in the Bavaria. I would like to emphasize that the Borussia. I spent a great time that will never forget. But it is time to take the next step,» - Lewandowski said.

Mario Mandzukic not continue playing for Bavaria

Forward of Munich Bavaria Mario Mandzukic not continue playing for his current club.

Became aware of the reasons why the head coach Pep Guardiola decided to part with the Croatian football player. Position due to the conduct of the Spanish professional player before and after the second leg of the semifinals of the Champions League with Real Madrid, losing with a score of 0:4. Then Guardiola said in the locker room enough emotional words, putting all the blame for the defeat on himself. All team players were very touched and Rafinha even wept and hugged Guardiola. And only in Mandzhukicha was a completely different reaction: during a speech coach, he grinned and bared his teeth. In addition, before a training session he indicate Guardiola reacted similarly.

Zidane: We need to concentrate on the final

Assistant Coach of Real Madrid Zinedine Zidane, commented on the victory team over the Bavaria Munich  in the semi-final of the Champions League. We remind that the «Royal Club» won with a score 4:0.

«There has never been an easy win, but we changed that trend. Real Madrid played very good, the win came in the first place thanks to our excellent protection. We need to concentrate on the final. I am very happy that I managed to win ninth Champions Cup for Madrid, but now, I hope we will get tenth. After 12 years of drought, Real Madrid needs to get the Cup,» - Zidane said.

Ribery: I know that Bayern fans love me

Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery said in an interview with the French press commented on the action of Real Madrid fans who used masks depicting the faces of 45000 Cristiano Ronaldo as a sign of support for the player.

«It's great for him, but Bayern fans like me are stronger than the fans of Real Madrid - Cristiano Ronaldo. I do not need such gestures here. On the contrary, I know that Bayern fans love me, feel their love every day,» - said Ribery.

Franck Ribery: "We have a good advantage over the return match"

Midfielder Bavaria Franck Ribery shared his impressions from the first meeting of the quarter finals of the Champions League against the Marseille (2:0). 

"It was important to win today. We played very well, but the work is not yet fully done. While it is clear that before the home game we are in a good position. We need tocontinue to play an equally disciplined, aggressive and hard working. If it succeeds, everything will be fine "- quoted the player the official website of the club.

UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw

The Stamford Bridge club are the last remaining English team in the competition after progressing to the last eight following Wednesday's epic win over Napoli. Roberto Di Matteo's Chelsea were drawn against Benfica in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, with the first leg to be played in Portugal. The draw for the semi-finals was not so kind on Chelsea and should they eliminate Benfica, they will face either AC Milan or Pep Guardiola's defending champions, Barcelona.

And Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, who earlier in March sacked Andre Villas-Boas seemingly over a fear of failure in the Champions League, is unlikely to have any complaints about his club's next opponents. Benfica knocked out Zenit St Petersburg in the last 16, but were a preferable draw to the two Spanish heavyweights of Barcelona and Real Madrid, with the tie pitting Ramires and David Luiz against their former club. Arsenal's conquerors, Milan, and Barcelona were again drawn together after twice meeting in this season's group stages. 

Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid's reward for the two-legged win over CSKA Moscow was a tie against major underdogs APOEL and the first leg will be played in Cyprus. Bayern Munich, whose Allianz Arena will stage this season's final on 19th May, will face Didier Deschamps' Marseille, with the opening encounter in France. Owing to the fact Real, who would take on Bayern or Marseille in the semis, and Barcelona were kept on opposite sides of the draw, the two Spanish rivals could meet in what would be a dream final. 

Quarter-final ties will be played on March 27th/28th and April 3rd/4th, while the semi-finals will take place on April 17th/18th and 24th/25th.

Bayern Munich as the German giants destroyed Basel 7-0 at the Allianz Arena

Arjen Robben praised Bayern Munich as the German giants destroyed Basel 7-0 at the Allianz Arena to reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. Germany striker Mario Gomez became the eighth player to hit four goals in Europe's premier club competition in the demolition of the Swiss outfit. The flying Dutchman struck the opening goal of the night and he felt it was an important moment as it quickly settled his team. Robben scored a brace and Thomas Muller added the other goal on a wonderful night for the Bundesliga giants to secure progress with a 7-1 aggregate victory.

He told Sky Sports 2 HD: "It was a relief for the side with the first goal of the night and then there was two and three which followed very quickly and then we were comfortable. "I think we showed we were having plenty of fun on the pitch and we have a lot of quality in the team and I think that we showed it." Asked if he felt that was as well as Bayern have played this season, he said: "Well, maybe. "We can be happy about tonight, but we have to stay with our feet on the ground." 

Robben also admitted it is an extra incentive for the club to reach the final this season as it will take place on their home turf. "Of course, we had a very difficult period after the winter break, but the last two matches, last Saturday (against Hoffenheim) we also scored seven and three days later again, so I think you could say that we're back on track and hopefully we can continue until the end of the season. "On our day, I think we are very dangerous. I wouldn't say we are the favourites to win the Champions League, but we've shown already two years ago when we reached the final, but we'll see what comes up with the draw and we will look further." 

"I think it's a big dream of the club," he said. "There are some people inside the club to bring Bayern Munich to a certain level and to make it a club as big as it is now.