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Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes said his Spanish connections formed a key part of the Bundesliga champions' 7-0 aggregate rout of Barcelona in their Champions League semifinal.
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The 67-year-old led Real Madrid to the Champions League title in 1998 during a single season at the Bernabeu, although he was promptly sacked afterwards.
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He has also coached Tenerife and had two stints at Athletic Bilbao.
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Even since the draw was made, he has been keen to promote his experience in the country, agreeing to answer questions in Spanish during media conferences and forego the services of simultaneous translations.
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"I know Spanish football," he told German television after Bayern won 3-0 at the Nou Camp in Wednesday's semifinal second leg.
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"I know the players, I know the philosophy, I always watch Barcelona play Real Madrid because I enjoy it."
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Heynckes, who saw his side finish as runners-up in the Champions League, German Cup and Bundesliga last season, will be replaced by former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola when his contract ends at the end of the season amid speculation that he is reluctant to give way.
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Guardiola's appointment was made public in January without the club having made any announcement on Heynckes' future.
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Since then, treble-chasing Bayern have won 21 out of 22 matches in all competitions, the only slipup coming in a 2-0 home defeat at home to Arsenal in the Champions League.
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They have already won the Bundesliga and reached the Cup final.
The Bayern Munich coach really showed what he is capable of on both legs. The match really went as planned