Former Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger believes his former club "need" to win the Champions League final.
European failure can be 'disaster'
Failure to qualify for the Champions League could be a "financial disaster", says AC Milan director Umberto Gandini.
Europa winners to get Champions spot
The 2015 Europa League winners will qualify for the following season's Champions League, Uefa confirms.
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