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xabi alonso and lahm are retiring at the end of the year so bayern best do it right now.

but im not as sure they'd make it to the end as you guys. i've seen them rise to challengers, sure, and play to the level required, but i haven't really seen them overcome a really major opponent. a spineless arsenal isn't a serious test, is it?

on good news, ancelotti's new freedom seems no longer disorienting to players. plus, boateng came back from injury yesterday.

as for barcelona, that's exactly what i meant--- now that they know what they're really capable of doing, i don't know what could stop them...