Bayern Munich vs Sevilla. UEFA Champions League Quarter Final.
Allianz ArenaAttendance70,000.
2-1
Wednesday 11 April 2018 20:46, UK
Arjen Robben says Bayern Munich can take nothing for granted against Sevilla in Wednesday's quarter-final second leg after the La Liga side already dumped Manchester United out of the Champions League.
Bayern have one foot in a seventh European semi-final in nine years after earning a 2-1 away win at Sevilla in last week's first leg. However, Sevilla have already proved how dangerous they can be away from home in Europe.
After a goalless draw in Seville in the last 16, they dumped Jose Mourinho's United out with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford last month with French striker Wissam Ben Yedder scoring both goals.
Robben has warned Bayern must be on their guard, especially given their history of elimination by Spanish teams in the knock-out phases in each of the last four seasons.
"We need to be careful," Robben said. "It's the last roll of the dice for Sevilla and they will give it their all.
"Everyone is talking about the semis, but if we win, then we can talk about that. A 2-1 win away from home is always great, but it's not the same as 5-0 against Besiktas (in the last 16).
"They [Sevilla] did brilliantly in Manchester and we know we have to perform."
Bayern though should have reason for optimism about booking their place in the draw for the semi-finals on Friday.
They have been in brilliant form at the Allianz Arena, demolishing both Hamburg and Borussia Dortmund 6-0 in their last two home games. Meanwhile, Sevilla are winless in their four games since winning at Old Trafford and crashed to a 4-0 league defeat at Celta Vigo on Saturday.
And the pressure is starting to mount on head coach Vincenzo Montella ahead of the game in Munich.
He said: "The impossible things might become possible if you believe - and I still believe."
Bayern boss Jupp Heynckes has revealed Jerome Boateng is fit to play despite a bruised foot.
The Germany centre-back picked up the knock when Bayern were confirmed Bundesliga champions for the sixth straight season with a 4-1 win at Augsburg on Saturday. However, Heynckes also said both left-back David Alaba, back in training after a back injury, and midfielder Arturo Vidal, who has a knock, are unlikely to play.
Manuel Neuer and Kinglsey Coman are also still absent as they continue their recoveries from injury.
Sevilla are boosted by the return of midfielder Ever Banega, who is back from suspension.
Bayern are in imposing form, securing the title at the weekend and they've got the bit between their teeth right now.
It is remarkable what Jupp Heynckes is bringing to them and the last time he walked away at the end of the season, he did so with the treble.
I actually think they're the team that the other sides will want to avoid the most in Friday's draw and there's no doubt that they'll be in it, even if Sevilla are an unpredictable side.
Charlie predicts: 3-0 Arjen Robben to score first (22/1 with Sky Bet)