Bayern Munich targets end to silverware drought in 2013

By Agence France-Presse in Berlin | China Daily | Updated: 2013-01-03 07:59

Bayern Munich's Swiss midfielder, Xherdan Shaqiri (left), and striker Mario Gomez celebrate after the first goal for Munich during the UEFA Champions League Group F match against FC Bate Borisov in Munich on Dec 5. Bayern topped the group and aiming to claim the title in May. Christof Stache / Agence France-Presse

With a commanding lead at the top of the Bundesliga and a place in the Champions League knockout phase secured, German giant Bayern Munich aims to end its three-year wait for silverware in 2013.