Good evening and welcome to LIVE coverage of the Champions League Group E opener between Bayern Munich and Manchester City from the Allianz Arena.

Navas stopped in his tracks by a Boateng tackle after a bright Bayern attacking move broke down.

Dzeko played in by Silva. Managed to get a shot at goal towards the near post, but a solid stop by Neuer to prevent that from sneaking in.

Boateng with a commanding clearing header from the heart of the home defence after some lovely build-up work by City.

Game taking its time to get going here. Guardiola was in shock about that Muller miss in those early moments.

Former Bayern man Martín Demichelis operating at the heart of that City defence this evening.

Alonso penalised for a late challenge on Fernandinho. City try to get themselves up the park through Silva, but his pass is intercepted.

The home supporters coming to life. Making themselves heard as Munich go backwards to retain possession.

Robert Lewandowski caught narrowly offside seconds later. And on we go with the score at 0-0. Vibrant start to the evening.

Strong claims by Muller for a penalty, but he stayed on his feet when he may well have won a penalty if he went down. Hart definitely caught him late.

Glorious chance for Muller. Managed to go beyond Hart from the Gotze pass, but he clips the finish into the side netting after losing his balance. How did he miss that?

Bayern get the action off and running in this one. A packed crowd expecting big things.

Teams on their way out. A cracking atmosphere inside the Allianz Arena for this one as the 2013 Champions League winners launch their bid for glory.

Here are the odds if you fancy a flutter on this one: Bayern Munich 7/10, Draw 10/3, Man City 17/4

Robert Lewandowski has scored 16 goals in 22 games in the last two Champions League seasons. Only Cristiano Ronaldo has netted more over that period (29). Thomas Muller has scored in his last two Champions League games against Manchester City.

Bayern Munich and Manchester City have been drawn in the same Champions League group for the third time in the last four seasons. Their head-to-head record is perfectly balanced with two wins each. Bayern Munich have won only one of their last five Champions League games against English clubs at the Allianz Arena (D2 L2). It was against Manchester Utd in last season’s quarter finals.

Manuel Pellegrini: "I think that we will approach it as we do most of our matches, trying always to impose our footballing qualities, and to overcome Bayern Munich with our footballing qualities, but to also consider details regarding our opponents - not as a priority but as something important. For example when we give the ball to Bayern Munich we know it is very difficult to beat them. When we play like we are used to, and have ball possession, then it will be difficult for Bayern to win the ball back. So there are various aspects which start, for me, with the personality of the team to be able to impose their football against any opponent and on any pitch."