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Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2013 at 7.30pm UK
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Arjen Robben expects quick improvement
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben expects his side to improve quickly in the next month as Pep Guardiola's reign at the Allianz Arena takes shape.Aug 10, 13:42
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Pep Guardiola "satisfied" with hard-fought victory
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola expects his side to build confidence quickly following their 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.Aug 10, 00:55
The Match
Match Report
Early goals from Arjen Robben and Mario Mandzukic help Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich beat Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 in the opening match of their Bundesliga title defence.
Live Commentary
Look back at Bayern Munich first Bundesliga match under Pep Guardiola against Borussia Monchengladbach with Sports Mole's text commentary.
Build-up
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Thomas Muller: "Winning is all that matters"
Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Muller believes that winning is all that matters to the club.Aug 9, 13:39
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Pep Guardiola: "We are ready"
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola insists that his side is ready to defend the Bundesliga title.Aug 9, 13:09
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Pep Guardiola wary of Borussia Monchengladbach
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola says that tomorrow's opening Bundesliga match with Borussia Monchengladbach is "a very dangerous" one.Aug 8, 18:38
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