FC Bayern Munich's David Alaba (L) is challenged by Hamburger SV's Matti Steinmann (R) during their German soccer cup (DFB Pokal) match in Hamburg October 29, 2014. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer
(Reuters) - Bayern Munich's smooth passage into the Champions League knockout stage hit a speed bump after it emerged on Thursday that versatile Austria international David Alaba will need knee surgery and will be out for several weeks.
All appeared well for Pep Guardiola's fast and flexible team when they beat Roma 2-0 at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday to maintain their perfect record after four games and advance to the Round of 16 with two games to spare, the fastest ever by a German team.
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