Bayern hamstrung by home comforts

Weak domestic rivals blamed for German giant's Euro impotence

BERLIN - Bayern Munich's iron grip on the Bundesliga shows no signs of weakening, but in Germany there is fear the lack of strong domestic rivals is hurting the Bavarians' Champions League chances.

Despite Saturday's scoreless draw at home to Hertha Berlin, Bayern finished the weekend 20 points clear, and is a massive 19 points ahead of second-place Borussia Dortmund, which drew 1-1 with Augsburg on Monday.