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WATCH: Sane carves up Barcelona's defence to score for Bayern Munich in Champions League

  • Sane scored fabulous second-half goal
  • Secured a crucial win for Bayern Munich
  • German winger's second UCL goal this season

WHAT HAPPENED? Leroy Sane destroyed Barcelona's defence with a brilliant run and a cute finish.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: A much-improved Bayern Munich came out flying in the second half, with Sane's goal making it 2-0 to the German side following Lucas Hernandez's headed opener from a corner. This was a rematch of last year's Champions League group stage clashes, which Bayern Munich won 3-0 both home and away.

WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN MUNICH: Victory against Barcelona gives Julian Nagelsmann's Bayern a needed confidence boost, which they must now use to avoid slipping to four Bundesliga games without victory on Saturday.

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