Bayern mistakes could prove costly in Sevilla return leg

BERLIN: Bayern Munich hold the advantage in their Champions League quarter-final against Sevilla after a 2-1 win in Spain but they will have to improve their performance if they are to go all the way in the competition, coach Jupp Heynckes (pic) has said.

The Bavarians had to come from a goal down and recover from a mistake-ridden first half to edge the Spaniards and Heynckes said Sevilla’s quality means they will be a threat in Munich next Wednesday.

“If we want to win the Champions League then we must improve,” Heynckes said.

“I had to find some clear words at half-time for my players.

“In that first half Sevilla showed clearly why they are in the last eight. “They are hugely talented, with a good mentality and a fighting spirit.”

Tuesday’s victory meant Heynckes, who will leave the team at the end of the season, extended his competition record to 12 straight wins.

Bayern have won all four of their home games in the Champions League this season, conceding just one goal.

Bayern defender Jerome Boateng, who was lucky not to have a penalty awarded against him in the first half, said his side would take nothing for granted.

“Nothing has been decided yet,” he said.

“We will hopefully improve and add a level in the return leg so that we advance.”