Ribery, Robben are Bayern’s Messi, Xavi: van Gaal
BERLIN, Germany — Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal insisted Saturday Holland's Arjen Robben and France's Franck Ribery are just as important to the German champions as Lionel Messi and Xavi are to Barcelona. Dutch star Robben netted twice as he combined with Ribery to inspire Bayern's 4-0 win over Hoffenheim at Munich's Allianz Arena [.
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