Bayern Munich's Polish forward Robert Lewandowski, 2nd left, celebrates with Bayern Munich's German midfielder Leon Goretzka, left, after scoring the 0-3 during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich in Bremen, northern Germany, on March 13, 2021. (PHOTO / AFP)

BERLIN - To withstand all adversities might be one of Bayern Munich's most valuable abilities.

Neither games behind closed doors, unsolved questions about coach Hansi Flick's future, injury setbacks, in-house disharmonies, nor substantial changes in their squad seem to affect the Bavarians on their way to new heights.

Considering the turbulence experienced by many other top European sides, the reigning German Champion seems to continue hovering above troubled waters.

Ahead of the last 16 second leg against Lazio, the club finds itself ahead of a new Champions League record.

Advancing past the Italian side would secure their 19th quarterfinal participation. The early departure of Spanish giant Barcelona would make them the only team having reached that mark.

Neither games behind closed doors, unsolved questions about coach Hansi Flick's future, injury setbacks, in-house disharmonies, nor substantial changes in their squad seem to affect the Bavarians on their way to new heights

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Success appears all but secure after a 4-1 victory in the first leg.

The coach and players seem desperate to continue their journey as if to fight against all odds is the driving source. Star striker Thomas Mueller said the ultimate goal is to repeat the 2020 Champions League march.

Aside from several squad staffing issues, Flick's future seems uncertain despite chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge announcing Bayern doesn't intend to allow the coach to leave for the German national team as the successor of Joachim Loew this summer.

Calmness seems Bayern's answer as the club claims to be well prepared for all eventualities. Winning two more titles after the six achieved in 2020 could lead to Flick reaching the conclusion that it's time to go having reached a hero status with not much more to come.

It's on Flick to decide about his future. Bayern won't neglect the 56-year-old's demand to head for new shores when it comes to the crunch.

If Flick decides to stay, Rummenigge's successor Oliver Kahn is on his way to ease the tensions between the coach and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic.

Regarding new on-pitch arrivals, Bayern can count on a range of experts in its leadership crew to prepare a well-equipped team for a new coach.

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Bayern appears to have enough charisma to attract one of Germany's most wanted coaches, such as Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Talking about Nagelsmann as a possible target, Salihamidzic might have enforced speculation but renewing the club's self-image nothing is more important than the club's principals.

Working for Bayern means constantly pushing for new titles while disregarding all circumstances.

Ambitious forces such as Mueller, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Manuel Neuer, and Robert Lewandowski do the job on the field; the club leaders provide the frame.

Not only has Flick understood it requires success before all other questions can be discussed. For this week, the tasks seem clear. Reach the Champions League quarterfinals and secure the 4-point lead in the Bundesliga against the VfB Stuttgart before heading for the crucial league encounter against national league challenger RB Leipzig on April 3.