Bayern Munich extended their UEFA Champions League (UCL) H2H record against FC Barcelona to five successive wins with a formidable second-half display to muster a 2-0 victory. It is Barça’s first defeat since May, ending their 14-match unbeaten run.
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Bayern Munich condemned Barcelona to a first group stage exit since 2000/01 with a 3-0 win at home last season on the final matchday, but with club legend Robert Lewandowski now plying his trade at Barça, it was never going to be easy to overcome the rejuvenated away outfit.
It took the visitors less than 10 minutes to establish their grit, as midfield starlet Pedri forced Manuel Neuer into a brilliant save with his left foot.
Lewandowski’s return to his previous home almost proved fruitful early on when he sent his volleyed effort inches over the woodwork following a lovely pass by Gavi, before nodding a header right at Neuer from point-blank range.