Bayern Munich's coach Pep Guardiola reacts after Bayer Leverkusen scored a goal during their German first division Bundesliga soccer match in Leverkusen, Germany, May 2, 2015. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
(Reuters) - Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola shrugged off criticism following their 3-0 loss to Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final, first leg this week, saying the German champions had played an outstanding season.
Guardiola was brought in two years ago to keep them in Europe's elite following their 2013 treble-winning season under then coach Jupp Heynckes.
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