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Pep Guardiola focuses on Roma after Bayern Munich's win over Werder Bremen

Bayern Munich coach looks forward to their Champions League clash after a 6-0 triumph

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Bayern Munich players congratulate Xabi Alonso after his goal made it 2-0 against Werder Bremen. Photo: EPA

Pep Guardiola says Bayern Munich's full focus is now on tomorrow's Champions League clash at AS Roma after routing Werder Bremen to go eight games without conceding a goal.

Bayern warmed up for their trip to Italy's capital with a 6-0 hammering of Bremen, the Bundesliga's bottom side, in Munich on Saturday with captain Philipp Lahm and Germany star Mario Goetze scoring twice.

The Bundesliga giants earned their fifth straight victory as Spaniard Xabi Alonso netted his first league goal and Thomas Mueller converted a penalty.

That was a top performance from the team and we dominated
Philipp Lahm

Bayern have not leaked a goal in any competition since August and are top of group E in the Champions League as they now face Roma home and away with a place in the knock-out stages within their grasp.

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"People say it's hard to get back into it after the international break, but we played well, had good positioning and good build-up," said Guardiola.

"It was a bit easier for us after Philipp scored the first goal.

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"Ok, we have three points more, but our focus is now on the Champions League."

Munich were buoyed by France winger Franck Ribery making his return after a knee injury for the last 30 minutes against Bremen.

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