Arjen Robben: 'Bayern Munich deserved to reach quarter-finals'

Arjen Robben has insisted that Bayern Munich deserved to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League after knocking out Arsenal.

The defending champions drew 1-1 with the Gunners at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night to secure a 3-1 aggregate triumph, and Robben believes that there can be no arguments with the outcome of the last-16 tie.

"They have a very good team," the Dutch winger told Sky Sports News. "They have a lot of quality on the pitch. The main thing for us was to keep possession and control the game.

"When we scored it looked like we were in a comfortable position but then they scored. I think it was a deserved draw but also deserved that we go through to the quarter-finals."

Bayern are aiming to become the first team to retain the trophy since the competition was changed to the Champions League format in 1992.