Four games from the treble

April and May are almost always the vital months in deciding titles across Europe, with the Champions League very much the pièce de la résitance at the end of May.

Jupp Heynckes side are so close to the treble they can almost smell the champagne and confetti, but at the same time they could scarcely be further away.

The very fact they are in this position is testament to the impact of Heynckes, whose reappointment was considered by many as an act of desperation.

Instead, it has proved to be a masterstroke, with a date with successor Niko Kovac's Eintracht Franfurt on the agenda in the DFB Pokal final on May 19th, a week before the Bavarians will hope to be in action in Kiev.

Having already won the Bundesliga at a canter, Bayern are one game away from the double, but as strange as it may sound that is no longer considered an achievement for the club.

Such is their standing in German football that dominance is expected, with European success the real desire of both fans and players alike.

However, despite being in the semi-finals of the Champions League, the club face an uphill battle to win the competition.

A semi-final against holders Real Madrid is on the horizon, with the two legs set for April 25 and May 2.

Real's recent form against Bayern is imperious, menaing it will take a change in history to see the German side progress and even if they manage that, they would still have to beat either Liverpool or Roma in the final, though the Bundesliga side would likely be considered favourite against either outfit.

Four games to win the treble. Pressure's on, lads.