Three things we learned as brilliant Bayern humble ageing Barcelona again

It is inevitable Bayern will now be installed as out-and-out favourites to win the Champions League after despatching Barcelona in such emphatic fashion

Bayern's Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring his side's sixth goal at the Luz stadium in Lisbon. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez/Pool)

Bayern’s unfathomable potential makes them huge favourites

The skill, energy, and ferocious attacking intent of this Bayern side is so remarkable, so enjoyable, that it is inevitable they will now be installed as out-and-out favourites to win the Champions League after despatching Barcelona in such emphatic fashion.