Ribery targets Pokal glory after UCL exit
Franck Ribery has vowed to deliver the DFB-Pokal title for Bayern Munich's fans after the club's exit from the UEFA Champions League.
Bayern put on a spirited display at Real Madrid on Wednesday (AEST) but was ultimately denied a place in the final, drawing 2-2 to lose the tie 4-3 on aggregate.
Ribery played the full 90 minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu, where he was left disappointed in his bid for a second European crown.
The Bavarian side wrapped up the Bundesliga title at a canter and could complete a domestic double when it takes on Eintracht Frankfurt – the team managed by incoming Bayern boss Niko Kovac – in the DFB-Pokal final on 20 May.
Ribery says Wednesday's setback will only make the players more determined to win the cup for a 19th time.
"We came to Bernabeu to make it to the final," he tweeted. "We gave everything we had and still the journey ends here. Thank you for all your support from near and far.
"There is another important final left this season and we will play with all our hearts to get that title for you!"
