Bayern plays its role against Lazio. Bayern has won 11 consecutive leagues, but this year they are second.

They have been falling into the Champions League quarterfinals for three years. But today was the day for resurrection and Lazio was the perfect victim. Bayern had a lot to go for... and the most affordable way to do it was to beat Lazio . Luis Núñez-Villavearán is a journalist based in Munich. He is the author of the book "Bayern Munich: The Story of a Team"