Heynckes, 72, bows out in Europe after Bayern 'adventure'

Jupp Heynckes bowed out with Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals with the head coach admitting not many 72-year-olds get to experience "such an adventure".

Heynckes, who turns 73 next Wednesday, took charge of his final European match in Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Real Madrid before he steps down at the end of the season.

"Of course I know now, it's final that I'll never go back to the bench in a Champions League game - and I think that's a good thing," he said as Bayern bowed out 4-3 on aggregate.

"Not many people get to go on such an adventure at the age of 72.

"I don't feel the emotion 'yes, now it's over', I'm just disappointed with the result, especially for the players.

"I have to compliment my team, I have not seen FC Bayern in form like that for many years, it was football at its best."
"He wanted to pick up the ball with his hands, then he realised that's not going to work and got confused, which is bitterly disappointing for the player and my team."