Striker asal Italia itu membuat tim favorit Bayern melaju karena keuntungan gol tandang setelah kedudukan akhir 3-3 ketika bermain di Spanyol melawan Getafe, kendati pemain bertahan mereka Ruben De la Red terkena kartu merah pada awal permainan.
The Italian's double strike put favourites Bayern through on away goals after a thrilling 3-3 draw in Spain against a Getafe side who, despite the early dismissal of defender Ruben De la Red, had looked on course to continue a fine first season in European competition.