The Uffizi's director, Antonio Natali - who has consistently opposed the loan - was not there to watch the painting leave.

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Cesare Natali and Gilardino both missed decent chances as La Viola dominated early on, but Bayern improved as the first half wore on and just before the interval they went ahead.

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