We will respect Benfica, insists Alonso

Midfielder Xabi Alonso has warned his Bayern Munich team-mates against complacency after they were drawn to face Benfica in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola's side had to battle back from 2-0 down to defeat Juventus 4-2 after extra time in the second leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday, with that result securing a 6-4 triumph on aggregate.

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