Bayern Munich vs Barcelona LIVE: Champions League result, final score and reaction tonight
Follow all the latest updates from the Champions League match at the Allianz Arena as Bayern chase a perfect group record and Xavi tries to salvage Barca’s campaign
Barcelona find new levels of humiliation. This Champions League elimination wasn’t an 8-2 or one of those collapses, but it was a first group-stage elimination since 2001.
Far from a vision of how to play the game, they are the ultimate image of an empire that has crumbled. You could say this 3-0 win was another illustration of Bayern Munich’s own power as they secured a 100% record from the group, but they didn’t have to reach such heights. It was all so easy for the German champions, as they seemed to get through Barcelona with every single attack.
Almost the worst thing about it was how it never felt like they had any chance at all. That was even before Benfica basically ended any tension on the evening by going ahead against Dynamo Kyiv before the 20th minute of the other match.
This defeat, and elimination, was of course down to so much more than what actually happened on the night. There were the ghosts of many bad Barca defeats to Bayern within it, after all.
It is the latest consequence of a long decline, and a series of bad decisions taken at every turn.
Half-time: Bayern Munich 2-0 Barcelona
Here’s a look at Sane’s fantastic strike but look how poor Ter Stegen is.
Half-time: Bayern Munich 2-0 Barcelona
The group E table as it stands:
1. Bayern 18
2. Benfica 8
3. Barcelona 7
4. Kyiv 1
Half-time: Bayern Munich 2-0 Barcelona
Well it looks as though Barcelona will be going out of the Champions League in the group stage.
The visitors were looking promising in the early stages, especially though Dembele. However, as soon as Muller’s goal was scored the belief seemed to drain from Barca.
Sane’s stunning goal just added to the hosts’ growing domination in this match.
Barcelona need to win this if they want to stay in the competition as Benfica are winning their fixture 2-0 at half-time. Can Xavi’s Barca get three here? I don’t think so.
GOAL! Bayern Munich 2-0 Barcelona (Sane 42’)
Unbelievable strike, my mouth is open!
Bayern goes through the motions moving up the pitch and Sane ends up with the ball a long way outside the box.
He takes a look at the goal and thumps the ball. Ter Stegen should have done better but it’s a stunning goal.
Bayern Munich 1-0 Barcelona
40 mins: Watching the replay of Muller’s goal just shows the class Bayern have. Lewandowski has so much time as he just plays around Pique.
The Polish international’s cross was perfect but Muller is falling to the floor as he heads the ball. Just skillful to get it over the line with Araujo unlucky not to clear it.
The hosts have come to life since scoring and Barca are starting to fall away. It could be a long evening!
Bayern Munich 1-0 Barcelona
37 mins: SAVE! Ter Stegen stops Muller from doubling their lead. Barca will have to be careful here as their defence has become more open since Muller scored.
Dembele also nearly equalised, it’s all go here!
GOAL! Bayern Munich 1-0 Barcelona (Muller 33’)
What a goal!
Lewandowski ran circles around Pique to give time to Muller to get in a great position. He headed the ball which looked to be cleared on the line but the referee says it crossed into the goal!
Muller’s 50th!
Bayern Munich 0-0 Barcelona
30 mins: Just when you think the night can’t get any tougher for Barca one of their best players Alba comes off with an injury. It looks like a hamstring problem for the star.
Mingueza comes on.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Barcelona
28 mins: So close!
Muller has a great cross in but Lewandowski over runs the play to keep Barca in this match.
Depay then tries a counter attack but pushes a defender to the floor. Goals are needed here...
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