Van Gaal plotting Inter Milan's downfall

If Bayern Munich succeed in knocking titleholders Inter Milan out of the Champions League it will spark a day of rejoicing at the Bavarian giants, coach Louis van Gaal said yesterday.

Bayern go into tonight's last 16 tie at their Allianz Arena as favourites after taking the first leg in Milan 1-0, but despite that advantage van Gaal sounded a note of caution.

"My team have regained their confidence (after hammering Hamburg 6-0 in the league).

If we eliminate the European champions it will be a day of rejoicing for everyone, for me and for the club," he said.