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The sides meet this weekend before the Champions League final later this month

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The Bayern players celebrate making the final with commemorative t-shirts

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Barcelona midfielder Xavi pictured ahead of the tie with Bayern Munich

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Borussia Dortmund coach in buoyant mood after his side beat Real Madrid on aggregate to reach Champions League final

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