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Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola still 'super-motivated'

Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola
Image: Pep Guardiola has responded to criticism of his team selection

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola insists he is "not dead yet" as the German giants look to warm up for Tuesday's Champions League second leg against Atletico Madrid by securing a fourth consecutive Bundesliga title.

The Bavarians host Atletico in the return but before that they can secure a 26th league crown with a win at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday.

Guardiola, who will move to Manchester City at the end of the season, has been criticised for leaving Thomas Muller on the bench at kick-off at the Vicente Calderon as Saul Niguez handed the Spanish side a slender first-leg advantage.

Club Atletico de Madrid v FC Bayern Muenchen - UEFA Champions League Semi Final: First Leg
Image: Saul Niguez scored the only goal of the game for Atletico Madrid

And Guardiola has responded to criticism of his team selection by saying he is completely focused on finishing his time at Bayern on a high.

"I am not dead yet. We still have a match. I still have one more bullet," he said.

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"You cannot imagine how happy I am. I am full of energy and am looking forward to the coming days. I am super-motivated," said the 45-year-old, who has seen his side eliminated in the Champions League semi-finals in each of the last two seasons.

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Guardiola also believes his side are capable of overturning Atletico's advantage at the Allianz Arena, adding: "We have already proven in other situations that we are capable."

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