Bayern wary of Basel threat

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge remains wary of Basel after being drawn against the Swiss side in the Champions League.

Although he feels confident in his team’s chances to progress, the 56-year-old is aware of the danger that the Group C runners-up pose.

“If we stay focused and do our work right, then there is a good chance for us to move on to the quarter-finals. But please do not under-rate them,” Rummenigge told reporters after Friday’s round of 16 draw in Nyon, Switzerland.

The Swiss side famously knocked Manchester United out of the competition at the group stage following their 2-1 home victory on matchday six.

Bayern, on the other hand, finished first in Group A ahead of runners-up Napoli, as well as Manchester City and Villarreal.

Basel will host Bayern in the first leg of the tie on a to-be-determined date in February.