Bayern Munich [ Images ] cantered into the Champions League [ Images ] group stages after a 1-0 victory at FC Zurich on Tuesday while two goals from Giuseppe Rossi [ Images ] rescued Villarreal [ Images ] against Odense.

Former European Cup winners Bayern, who will host the final at their Allianz Arena stadium in May, never looked in danger after Mario Gomez's seventh-minute goal completed a 3-0 aggregate win in their playoff against the Swiss side.

Villarreal, with a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Danes Odense, struggled to break the deadlock until Rossi scored twice in 16 minutes in the second half and Carlos Marchena added a third to seal a 3-0 win on the night.

Dinamo Zagreb progressed 4-3 on aggregate despite losing 2-0 at Sweden's Malmo, who like Odense had never qualified for the Champions League proper.

Wisla Krakow, another side hoping to make their debut, were also thwarted as they lost 3-1 at APOEL Nicosia and were beaten 3-2 overall.

Ailton scored twice for the Cypriot side including the decisive goal in the 87th minute.

Racing Genk's match at home to Maccabi Haifa went into extra-time when the Belgians led 2-1 after normal time, the Israelis having won the first leg by the same score.