Bayern clings on
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Bayern clings on

Published 2320 GMT (0720 HKT) March 13, 2013
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Olivier Giroud gave Arsenal the perfect start when he slammed home from close-range after Theo Walcott had got in behind the Bayern defense. Following a 3-1 defeat in the first leg, Arsenal needed a fast start and it got it. Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images
Arjen Robben was a constant danger to the Arsenal defense and kept the visiting players busy as Bayern looked for an equalizer. Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images
Bayern, which is 20 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga, had not suffered a defeat since October 28 in any competition. Its frustration was clear to see with striker Mario Mandzukic aggrieved with his side's showing. Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images
With just four minutes of normal time remaining, Arsenal grabs its second goal to set up a thrilling finale thanks to Laurent Koscielny's header. The Frenchman headed home to leave Bayern clinging on. Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images
Bayern Munich duo Philipp Lahm and Thomas Muller look relieved after the 2-0 home defeat, a result which takes the German side through on away goals following a 3-3 overall draw. Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images
Malaga's Javier Saviola goes up against Porto's Alex Sandro with the Spanish club aiming to overturn a one-goal deficit from the first leg. Jorge Guerrero/AFP/Getty Images
Just two minutes before the break, Malaga made the breakthrough when talented midfielder Isco collected Manuel Iturra's pass and fired an unstoppable effort into the top corner. Jorge Guerrero/AFP/Getty Images
Substitute Roque Santa Cruz netted a 77th minute winner to make it 2-0 on the night and send Malaga through 2-1 on aggregate. Jorge Guerrero/Bongarts/Getty Images
Malaga's players celebrate at the final whistle following the 2-0 win over Porto -- a result which secured a 2-1 aggregate victory overall and its place in the quarterfinals for the first time in its history. Jorge Guerrero/AFP/Getty Images