Bayern couldn’t build on Arturo Vidal’s moment-minute strike,as Benfica weathered an early storm to stay competitive in this quarter-final tie. 9.41pm BSTAnd that’s that! Bayern scored early and threatened to steamroller Benfica. But the Portuguese giants grew into the game, held firm, and are right in this tie at the halfway point. In fact,they passed up a couple of great chances to seize a precious away goal, but theyll be satisfied enough to possess limited Bayern to their one-goal home victory. The home fans aren’t as content, or though,and you acquire the impression they won’t be that unhappy to see the back of Pep Guardiola. The moment leg in Lisbon promises to be a cracker. 9.39pm BST90 min +4: Eliseu takes a fine 30 seconds over a different throw. Professionalism at its finest.
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Source: theguardian.com