Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben
described his side's 2-0 victory over Juventus in the first leg of
their UEFA Champions League quarter-final as a "good result".
Bayern,
runners-up in two of the last three finals, took a first-minute lead
through David Alaba's deflected long-range strike before Thomas Muller
tapped in a second goal just after the hour mark at the Allianz Arena.
The
German giants had chances to increase their lead but Juve goalkeeper
Gianluigi Buffon made a number of telling saves to deny them and keep
his side in the tie heading into the second leg in Italy.
Despite
not making the most of their chances though, Robben, who started on the
bench but was thrown into the action after just 16 minutes due to an
injury to Toni Kroos, was happy with the result.
He told Sky Sports 2:
"When we spoke about the game before we said we couldn't concede a goal
today, that was the important thing and in the end 2-0 at home, good
advantage."
The Netherlands
international, who drew a fine save from Buffon soon after coming on
before then side-footing another good opening wide during a dominant
first-half display by Bayern, added: "I think it was a very good game to
watch, because both teams were pressing forward and it was almost one
against one all over the pitch.
"I think
there was a period in the first half, just after I came on, where they
made some mistakes and we had some good chances. It was just a bit
unfortunate that we didn't score another goal.
"But in the end, in the second half we scored another one, and good result."
Concern for Kroos
Meanwhile, Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes fears he will be without forward Toni Kroos for "a long time" after the Germany international suffered a muscle tear.
Meanwhile, Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes fears he will be without forward Toni Kroos for "a long time" after the Germany international suffered a muscle tear.
Kroos
was replaced in the 16th minute of the quarter-final first leg at the
Allianz Arena after falling to the floor following an innocuous-looking
challenge.
It is not yet known how long Kroos will be sidelined for, but initial tests suggests he will be out for a number of weeks.
A
statement on Bayern's official website read: "An initial diagnosis by
FCB chief medical officer Dr Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt suggests the Germany international has ruptured a group of adductor muscles in his right hip and now faces several weeks on the sidelines."
Heynckes said it will "take a long time" before the 23-year-old Germany international will be available again, adding: "This is obviously very bitter.
"It's just such a shame for a young player who has played great this season."
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