Hello everyone. The Champions League returns tonight with Bayern Munich looking to become the first side ever to retain their crown. Can they do it? They start at home to CSKA Moscow at the Allianz Arena.
Champions League / Group Stage
Allianz Arena / 17.09.2013
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- D. Alaba(3')
- M. Mandzukic(41')
- A. Robben(68')
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Updated 17/09/2013 at 21:35 GMT+1
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90'+3
FT Bayern Munich 3-0 CSKA Moscow. Routine win for Bayern, who open the defence of their Champions League crown in convincing fashion.
90'+1
Into added time in Munich.
89'
Schweinsteiger comes close with a low drive from 25 yards, but Akinfeev parries it to his right. Ribery collects the rebound but cannot recycle the ball for his waiting temmates in the box.
87'
Shaqiri almost scores a delightful fourth for Bayern, but his delicate touch sees the ball roll just the wrong side of the far post.
85'
Honda tries to get a shot away, but Boateng is there to block. Boateng and Dante have been solid tonight, it must also be said.
83'
Robben leaves the field after another fine display and yet another goal in the Champions League.
82'
Bayern sub: Shaqiri on, Robben off.
81'
I think we can safely say Bayern Munich will face a stiffer challenge when they travel to Manchester City in a couple of weeks time. CSKA have offered very little in attack tonight.
79'
CSKa sub: Milanov on, St. Zuber off.
77'
Bayern sub: Pizarro on, Mandzukic off.
76'
Robben's corner finds Mandzukic at the far post, but the striker fails to make a clean contact with his header and Akinfeev gathers.
75'
Not such a huge ovation for Musa. But he has played well, with little service up top.
74'
CSKA sub: Bazelyuk on, Musa off.
72'
Schweinsteiger gets a huge ovation from the home fans as he returns from an ankle injury.
71'
Bayern sub: Schweinsteiger on, Kroos off.
70'
The pitch is cutting up quite badly. Plenty of players slipping and sliding around out there.
68'
GOAL! Robben makes it 3-0 with a drilled low finish from 12 yards after a skilful pass over the top of the CSKA defence by Alaba. Very nice goal, and Bayern are strolling to victory.
66'
Another long ball in search of Musa, but this time Boateng gets across to sweep up.
64'
Neuer hits the deck as he comes out to clear a loose ball. Luckily for Bayern, Dante is there to stay on his feet and clear, with Musa in close attention.
62'
Bayern chance as Dante's long diagonal ball through the middle almost finds the fully-stretched Mandzukic - but it runs through to Akinfeev.