Manchester City: Man for man marking
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Early save from Olic and tipped away Alaba drive but was little troubled against understrength Bayern with action at other end. 6/10
Stefan Savic
Robust Montenegrin put in crucial blocks after coming in for calf victim Micah Richards for only his sixth start for the club. Composed. 6
Vincent Kompany
The Belgian captain helped ease Savic in. Displayed usual calmness and dealt with sporadic Bayern attacks well. 7
Joleon Lescott
Headed home from Silva free-kick but effort rightly disallowed for foul on goalkeeper. Stood up well to what little the visitors offered. 6
Gaël Clichy
Held position while also providing extra attacking outlet as he pre-pares for an extended run in team after Kolarov injury. 6
Gareth Barry
Tidy and effective passing. His ball infield began the move for the opener. Forced Butt to punch away 25-yard effort. 7
Samir Nasri
Former Arsenal man began brightly and created header for Aguero. Fired wide before the interval but efforts ultimately in vain. 6
Yaya Touré
Typically imposing, dominant showing from the Ivorian, providing platform for Silva and Nasri to work at Bayern defence. Strode forward for City's second after interval. 8
David Silva
Transferred Premier League form to the European stage. Came in for heavy treatment and stayed down with ankle injury before fine run and finish for City's first. 8
Sergio Aguero
Dallied on chance shortly after Silva's goal, allowing Boateng to get back and clear. Curled wide one effort on half-time. 7
Edin Dzeko
Little joy in the air against Bayern defence but combined superbly with Silva for opener and also created Touré's second. 7
Best off the bench
De Jong (for Dzeko, 77): Brought on to reaffirm City's control of midfield.
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