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Bayern face Spanish struggle

04 Apr 2008 - 10:12:56

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Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld accepted that his side face a major test to reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup, following their 1-1 draw at home to Getafe.

Cosmin Contra netted in the final minute in the Allianz Arena, after Luca Toni's strike had looked like giving Bayern a slim advantage to take to Spain for the second leg of their quarter-final.

Hitzfeld said after the draw: "1-1 is a bad result. If you don't score the goals, then it is your own fault.

"We had about ten chances to their two or three, but were unable to make it 2-0.

"We have got to learn to be more clinical in front of goal, but we have already proven in the Bundesliga that we can win away from home."

Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen look certain to exit the competition after being thrashed 4-1 at home by Zenit St Petersburg.

Coach Michael Skibbe admitted: "We experienced a sense of deja vu from the same stage last season. Last year it was against Osasuna when our European hopes were similarly ended.

"I am like everyone, very disappointed that we have thrown everything away with a bad game after many good ones."