Xabi Alonso feels Tuesday's Champions League against Roma will be vital for Bayern Munich's chances of reaching the knockout stages, but has warned that Rudi Garcia's men should not be underestimated.

Bayern currently top Group E with six points from two games and Alonso believes victory at the Stadio Olimpico would see them take a major step toward the next round.

"You could see last season that Roma have taken a step up – they are playing great stuff," the Spaniard told Uefa's official website.

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