Bayern Munich survive despite Alonso dismissal

Champions League Last 16 First Leg

Wed, 18 Feb, 2015 - 00:00
Manfred Muller, Areana Lviv

Xabi Alonso saw his 100th Champions League appearance ended prematurely, although his red card did not cost Bayern Munich as they secured a goalless draw against Shakhtar Donetsk last night.

The first leg of this last-16 tie was a tetchy affair and one which Pep Guardiola’s side managed to get nowhere near the level of performance managed in their 8-0 Bundesliga drubbing of Hamburg at the weekend.

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