Bayern Munich are finally starting to slip into gear and they can be expected to see off Fiorentina in their Champions League first leg at the Allianz Arena.
I agree with my colleague Des Sheridan that Louis van Gaal is getting the best out of his team and this is not the same side that had to scramble their way out of the group stages.
The jury is still out on the quality of Serie A and Bayern have the players to do real damage to Fiorentina's backline and take a lead to Florence.
Franck Ribery's return is a massive boost as the Frenchman is one of the top players in Europe, when fit.
Arjen Robben also adds a touch of sparkle and, now misfiring striker Luca Toni has been offloaded, the Bayern machine is looking a more effective unit.
The best-priced 5/11 with Expekt is a little prohibitive so we'll take a punt on the Germans leading at half time and full time at 5/4 with Blue Square.
