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Champions League: Musiala helps Bayern to vital victory over Benfica

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Bayern Munich ended a two-match losing run in the Champions League with a narrow win over Benfica.

Jamal Musiala struck the game’s only goal, giving the Bundesliga giants a 67th-minute lead by nodding in Harry Kane’s header across the six-yard box.

Bayern were the better side against a reserved Benfica team, with Kane and Serge Gnabry both having dangerous shots saved in the first half.

Second-half substitute Leroy Sane was also twice denied by Benfica keeper Anatoliy Trubin.

The German side needed a big performance having come under pressure in Europe.

After beating Dinamo Zagreb in their opening match 9-2, they lost 1-0 at Aston Villa and 4-1 in Barcelona.


But back at the Allianz Arena, Vincent Kompany’s side got a much-needed win and moved back into the top 24 places of the League Phase table, currently sitting 17th and level on points with Benfica in 19th.


BBC