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![Michel Platini Michel Platini](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
UEFA president Michel Platini wants officials' conversations recorded
UEFA president Michel Platini says that he wants to record conversations between officials in matches where there are five of them.
May 3, 19:13
![Andres Iniesta Andres Iniesta](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andres Iniesta: It's not "the end of an era"
Andres Iniesta denies that the balance of power has shifted to Germany following Barcelona's thrashing at Bayern Munich.
Apr 25, 15:38
![Bayern defender Dante rues a miss against Borussia Moenchengladbach on December 14, 2012 Bayern defender Dante rues a miss against Borussia Moenchengladbach on December 14, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dante: 'We can't sit back'
Dante urges Bayern Munich to attack Barcelona and not try to defend their 4-0 lead at Camp Nou next week.
Apr 25, 11:41
![Bayern forward Thomas Muller celebrates a goal against Stuttgart on January 27, 2013 Bayern forward Thomas Muller celebrates a goal against Stuttgart on January 27, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Thomas Muller hails Bayern Munich's "outstanding" display
Thomas Muller is delighted with Bayern Munich's 4-0 home win against Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Apr 24, 19:32
![Daniel Alves Daniel Alves](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Alves: "Very difficult" for Barca
Daniel Alves admits that Bayern Munich "deserved to win" against Barcelona, who he admits will find it "very tough" to overhaul a 4-0 first-leg deficit.
Apr 24, 16:20
![Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lionel Messi: 'We have to bounce back'
Lionel Messi admits that Bayern Munich were "stronger" than Barcelona and urges his teammates to recover quickly from their 4-0 away defeat.
Apr 24, 15:56
![Bayern's Arjen Robben celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Barcelona on April 23, 2013 Bayern's Arjen Robben celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Barcelona on April 23, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arjen Robben: 'Bayern Munich not in Champions League final yet'
Arjen Robben says that Bayern Munich are not yet in the Champions League final despite battering Barcelona in the first leg of their semi-final clash.
Apr 24, 06:51
![Franck Ribery celebrates scoring for Bayern Franck Ribery celebrates scoring for Bayern](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Franck Ribery: 'Hard work paid off for Bayern Munich'
Franck Ribery says that he always knew that Bayern Munich were capable of scoring goals against Barcelona.
Apr 24, 06:12
![FC Barcelona coach Jordi Roura during a press conference on February 19, 2013 FC Barcelona coach Jordi Roura during a press conference on February 19, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jordi Roura: Barcelona need a "miracle" against Bayern Munich
Jordi Roura says Barcelona need a "miracle" to progress to the Champions League final after they were beaten 4-0 by Bayern Munich in the first leg of their semi-final tie.
Apr 24, 04:55
![Bayern head coach Jupp Heynckes gestures from the sideline during the Champions League match with FC Barcelona on April 23, 2013 Bayern head coach Jupp Heynckes gestures from the sideline during the Champions League match with FC Barcelona on April 23, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jupp Heynckes wary of Barcelona despite lead
Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes admits that past failures have driven his side forward this season but is wary of the threat Barcelona pose despite their 4-0 lead.
Apr 23, 23:29
![Gerard Pique Gerard Pique](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gerard Pique: "They gave us a thrashing"
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique admits that he and his teammates were outplayed in their 4-0 Champions League semi-final defeat to Bayern Munich.
Apr 23, 23:15
![Barca coach Jordi Roura (left) with a club physio and manager Tito Villanova at training on July 17, 2012 Barca coach Jordi Roura (left) with a club physio and manager Tito Villanova at training on July 17, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura: 'Bayern Munich were very strong'
Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura admits that Bayern Munich were "very strong" in their 4-0 rout in the Champions League semi-final this evening.
Apr 23, 22:56
![Bayern players celebrate victory in the first leg of their Champions League semi final against FC Barcelona on April 23, 2013 Bayern players celebrate victory in the first leg of their Champions League semi final against FC Barcelona on April 23, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Philipp Lahm not surprised by Bayern Munich triumph
Philipp Lahm says that he "can comprehend" Bayern Munich's 4-0 thrashing of Barcelona in the Champions League.
Apr 23, 22:38
![Bayern's Arjen Robben celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Barcelona on April 23, 2013 Bayern's Arjen Robben celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Barcelona on April 23, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben: "We can be very proud"
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben believes that his side "can be very proud" of their 4-0 rout of Barcelona.
Apr 23, 22:06
The Match
Match Report
Bayern Munich romp to a 4-0 victory against Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at the Allianz Arena as Bayern Munich record a 4-0 win over Barcelona.
HT Report
Thomas Muller stoops low to head Bayern Munich into the lead against Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.
Team News
Lionel Messi overcomes a hamstring injury to start for Barcelona against Bayern Munich.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first leg of the showpiece Champions League semi-final between Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Form Guide
Build-up
![Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lionel Messi fit to face Bayern Munich
Lionel Messi overcomes a hamstring injury to be included in the Barcelona squad for tonight's match against Bayern Munich.
Apr 23, 18:21
![Pep Guardiola Pep Guardiola](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Xavi: 'Pep Guardiola will back Barcelona against Bayern Munich'
Xavi believes that Pep Guardiola will support Barcelona against Bayern Munich on Tuesday despite his impending move to the German club.
Apr 23, 12:54
![Former Bayern Munich goalkeeper and TV sports moderator Oliver Kahn on November 7, 2012 Former Bayern Munich goalkeeper and TV sports moderator Oliver Kahn on November 7, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Oliver Kahn: "Moment of truth for Bayern Munich"
Oliver Kahn warns Bayern Munich that they need to step up their game to beat Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals.
Apr 23, 12:31
![Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lionel Messi: 'Bayern Munich tougher than last year'
Lionel Messi says that Bayern Munich are a tougher outfit this year than they were when they reached the final last season.
Apr 23, 08:41
![Bayern forward Thomas Muller celebrates a goal against Stuttgart on January 27, 2013 Bayern forward Thomas Muller celebrates a goal against Stuttgart on January 27, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Thomas Muller prepared to win ugly against Barcelona
Thomas Muller says that only the result matters for Bayern Munich when they face Barcelona on Tuesday.
Apr 23, 07:20
![FC Barcelona's Marc Bartra before the match against Celtic on November 7, 2012 FC Barcelona's Marc Bartra before the match against Celtic on November 7, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona's Marc Bartra ready to face Bayern Munich
Marc Bartra is ready to play in central defence for Barcelona against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Apr 22, 18:25
![Xavi Xavi](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Xavi: 'Barcelona must score in Munich'
Xavi insists that Barcelona need to score at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday to get the better of Bayern Munich in their two-legged Champions League semi-final tie.
Apr 22, 18:10
![Barca coach Jordi Roura (left) with a club physio and manager Tito Villanova at training on July 17, 2012 Barca coach Jordi Roura (left) with a club physio and manager Tito Villanova at training on July 17, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jordi Roura coy on Lionel Messi fitness
Jordi Roura says that Lionel Messi's fitness will be assessed on Tuesday before Barcelona's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
Apr 22, 18:01
![Philipp Lahm Philipp Lahm](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Philipp Lahm: 'We need to win home leg'
Philipp Lahm calls upon Bayern Munich to collect a positive result from tomorrow's home match against Barcelona.
Apr 22, 14:06
![Bayern boss Jupp Heynckes ahead of the Champions League match against Arsenal on March 13, 2013 Bayern boss Jupp Heynckes ahead of the Champions League match against Arsenal on March 13, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jupp Heynckes: 'No Pep Guardiola advice'
Jupp Heynckes says that he will not be asking for advice from his summer replacement Pep Guardiola prior to Bayern Munich's match against Barcelona.
Apr 22, 13:42
![Javi Martinez Javi Martinez](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Javi Martinez: Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona is "50/50"
Javi Martinez says that it is too tough to select a favourite ahead of Bayern Munich's meeting with Barcelona.
Apr 22, 13:11
![Mark van Bommel Mark van Bommel](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Marc van Bommel: 'Second leg will suit Barcelona'
Mark van Bommel thinks that playing the second leg at home will suit Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final tie with Bayern Munich.
Apr 21, 19:15
![Barcelona's Xavi converts a penalty to score his team's second against Paris Saint-Germain on April 2, 2013 Barcelona's Xavi converts a penalty to score his team's second against Paris Saint-Germain on April 2, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona's Xavi: 'Small details will decide brutal Bayern Munich clash'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi says that small details will decide Tuesday's "brutal" Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich.
Apr 21, 10:59