An own-goal and a Thiago Alcantara header turned the game in Bayern’s favor after Sevilla had taken a deserved first-half lead. Jupp Heynckes’ team dominated the second half and were rewarded with two away goals.
Sevilla 1-2 Bayern Munich (Sarabia 31′ – Navas o.g. 37′, Thiago 68′)
Bayern Munich have a lead and two away goals to take back to Munich after beating Sevilla 2-1 in Andalusia in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.
A Jesus Navas own goal and a Thiago Alcantara header either side of halftime turned the game in Bayern’s favor after Sevilla had taken a deserved first-half lead through Pablo Sarabia.
The hosts had the best chance of the game in a physical and combative first half in which Juan Bernat, starting ahead of the injured David Alaba, was frequently exposed.
When Sevilla captain Sergio Escudero crossed to the back post, Bernat lost track of Sarabia behind him. Replays suggested the Spaniard controlled the ball with his hand but there was no doubt about his finish as he curled his effort past Sven Ulreich.
Bayern were level within five minutes after James Rodriguez – on for Arturo Vidal who was substituted with a back problem – fed Franck Ribery and the Frenchman’s cross was turned into his own net by the unfortunate Nevas.
In the second half, Bayern took control as Sevilla tired and sat deeper, seemingly feeling the effects of their weekend exertions against Barcelona in La Liga. When Escudero deflected Thiago’s back-post header into the net from Ribery’s cross, it was no less than the visitors deserved.
Sevilla rallied again in the final stages and forced a series of good saves from Sven Ulreich, but Jupp Heynckes’ men held on for a precious away win.
— Re-live Sevilla 1-2 Bayern Munich as it happened —
FULL TIME – Sevilla 1-2 Bayern Munich
90′ The referee indicates three minutes of added time.
83′ At the other end, Robben finds Lewandowski but the Pole curls his effort wide. End to end stuff in the closing stages.
82′ Pressure from Sevilla. First, Ulreich parries substitute Ramirez’s effort out for a corner which is cleared, before Nzonzi shoots wide again.
79′ Close for Sevilla! Nzonzi lets fly from distance. His effort is curling away from Ulreich but also just wide of the post.
79 – Substitution for Bayern – Franck Ribery is replaced by Arjen Robben
75′ Soria punches another Bayern cross clear, with Hummels lurking.
68′ GOAL! Sevilla 1-2 Bayern (Thiago) Thiago’s back-post header from Ribery’s cross is diverted past Soria by Escudero. Bayern lead and have two away goals to take back to Munich.
65′ Great save by Soria! The Sevilla stopper keeps his team in the game, scrambling down low to his right to save from Javi Martinez.
62′ Bayern are moving the ball quickly and confidently across the pitch, making Sevilla, camped in their own half in a 4-4-2, run. Just what the Spaniards don’t need after the weekend’s exertions against Barcelona. There’s a second goal in this for Bayern if they want it. Time to bring on Robben for added bite?
59′ Sevilla are becomingly sloppy in possession, giving the ball away in dangerous areas inside their half and allowing James, Ribery and Martinez to win possession in advanced areas.
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