Bayern toil but overcome Sevilla to reach semi-finals

Jupp Heynckes' Bayern Munich marched into another Champions League semi-final despite 10-man Sevilla holding them to a goalless draw at home in the second leg.

Bayern progressed to the last four of the competition for the seventh time in nine seasons as they prevailed 2-1 on aggregate yesterday following their first-leg victory in Spain last week.

"Sevilla are a good team - for a long time we couldn't get a grip on the midfield, but we stopped them scoring - that was important," said Bayern winger Arjen Robben.

Sevilla's bid for a first semi-final appearance fell short in spite of shutting out Bayern's attack and restricting the hosts to just 51 percent possession.

"I'm proud of my team, they showed great personality and character against a very strong opponent, it wasn't easy," said Sevilla boss Vincenzo Montella.

"We can be proud of what we've done here, and all throughout this Champions League."
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