Europe remains a bridge too far for Guardiola's Bayern


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 04 May 2016

Football Soccer - Bayern Munich v Atletico Madrid - Allianz Arena Munich, Germany - 02/05/16 Bayern Munich's goal keeper Manuel Neuer during news conference prior to UEFA Champions League semi-final return match against Atletico Madrid REUTERS/Michaela Rehle

BERLIN (Reuters) - Departing Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has been assured a bittersweet farewell at the German club with the pending celebration of a record fourth straight Bundesliga title soured by another failure to shine on the European stage.

For the third season in a row, Bayern crashed out of the Champions League in the semi-finals to Spanish opposition on Tuesday, a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid not enough to prevent the Bavarians from losing on the away goals rule.

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