Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has paid credit to Wolfsburg for their battling performance in last night's Bundesliga clash at the Volkswagon Arena.

The Bavarian giants triumphed 2-0 to stretch their lead at the top to 18 points.

"We played against a team who certainly produced their best game of the season. They gave their all," Heynckes told reporters.

"Wolfsburg were aggressive, ran hard and disturbed our game early on. These are the games we must win, but we showed we have a great team."

Bayern face Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.