Bayern Munich 1-0 Benfica: Arturo Vidal's early goal proves the difference as Pep Guardiola's side secure victory at Allianz Arena
- Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal headed Bayern Munich in front after two minutes of play at the Allianz Arena
- Bayern forwards Franck Ribery and Douglas Costa impressed on the flanks for the home side
- Pep Guardiola's side were without the injured Arjen Robben for the visit of Benfica
While Barcelona briefly appeared to be losing their heads in one part of Europe, Pep Guardiola was furiously rubbing his in another. If he is to transform his Bayern Munich legacy by winning the Champions League, he won’t do it the easy way.
This was a slog, in as much as a game can be when the winning goal is scored inside two minutes. At the very least it was harder than it needed to be, with Bayern going ahead through the brilliant Arturo Vidal and then spending the majority of the match loosening their grip.
Had Jonas not fluffed one brilliant second-half chance, then Benfica would have had an away goal to build on and most likely an even scoreline.
MATCH FACTS
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer 6; Lahm 6.5, Kimmich 6 (Martinez 60, 6), Alaba 7, Bernat 7; Vidal 8, Thiago 7; Costa 6.5 (Coman 70, 6), Muller 6.5 (Gotze 85), Ribery 7; Lewandowski 6
Subs not used: Ulreich, Rafinha, Alonso, Rode
Booked: Ribery, Bernat
Manager: Pep Guardiola 6.5
Benfica (4-4-2): Ederson 6.5; Almeida 6, Lindelof 7, Jardel 6.5, Eliseu 5.5; Pizzi 6.5 (Samaris 90), Fejsa 6.5, Renato 7, Gaitán 6.5; Jonas 5 (Salvio 83), Mitroglou 5.5 (Jimenez 70, 6)
Subs not used: Lopes, Lopez, Talisca, Semedo.
Booked: Jonas, Lindelof
Manager: Rui Vitoria 6.5
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Pol) 6.5
Man of the match: Arturo Vidal
Attendance: 70,000
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