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Bochum vs. Bayern Munich: Alonso braced for intense month

Xabi Alonso has urged his teammates to rediscover their best form ahead of Bayern Munich's DFB-Pokal quarterfinal trip to Bochum.

Xabi Alonso says Bayern Munich must be at its very best during an "intense" month ahead, starting with a DFB-Pokal quarterfinal at Bochum on Wednesday.

The Bundesliga champions have set their sights on winning the treble in their last season under Pep Guardiola and are only three wins away from cup glory.

Bayern won the Pokal in 2013-14, but lost on penalties to Borussia Dortmund in the semifinals last season.

Xabi Alonso is determined to do better this time around as Bayern chases its 18th triumph in the knockout competition, the Spaniard urging his teammates to rediscover their sublime form from before the winter break.