Published 08:55 IST, February 26th 2020

Chelsea vs Bayern highlights: Serge Gnabry, Robert Lewandowski run riot in London

Chelsea vs Bayern: Chelsea's Champions League run is in danger of a premature end after a 3-0 battering at the hands of Bayern Munich at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea's Champions League run is in danger of a premature end after a 3-0 battering at hands of Bayern Munich at Stamford Bridge. Frank Lampard's men entered fixture after an impressive win over ir rth London rivals Tottenham. But failed to assert any dominance against German champions. Check out Chelsea vs Bayern highlights, player ratings and some key moments. 

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Champions League: Chelsea vs Bayern highlights

Frank Lampard opted for a back three, allowing Marcos Alonso to slot down left side. However, unlike last time, move backfired miserably as Bayern Munich dominated game right from  whistle. Chelsea vs Bayern game saw goals in first half. However, Bayern came firing all cylinders in second period to comfortably win game. 

Former Arsenal player Serge Gnabry was pick of bunch for Bayern as he scored a quick-fire brace in second half to put German side into driving seat. Robert Lewandowski played creator here as he combined well with Gnabry for both goals. Polish striker got his deserved goal in 76th minute after Alphonso Davies found him for a simple tap-in. 

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With already three goals down, things worsened for home side after Marcos Alonso saw red for recklessly bring Lewandowksi down. Hans-Dieter Flick mand his side well as Bayern saw closing sts of contest without conceding any goal. 

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Chelsea vs Bayern highlights and second leg details

With three crucial away goals in bag, tie almost seems in Bayern's favour w. But Chelse cant be ruled out of tie yet as Lampard might just pop up with a trick up his sleeve for second leg. Champions League Round of 16 second leg between Chelsea and Bayern will be played on March 19 at Allianz Arena. 

Chelsea will be back in Premier League and will face Bournemouth this weekend. Meanwhile, Bayern will be up against Hoffenheim next in Bundesliga.

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Chelsea vs Bayern player ratings

Chelsea

Wilfredo Caballero (GK) - 5.5/10

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Cesar Azpilicueta - 5.5/10

Andreas Christensen - 6/10

Antonio Rudiger - 5.5/10

Reece James - 6.5/10

Jorginho - 6.5/10

Mateo Kovacic - 8/10

Marcos Alonso - 5/10

Mason Mount - 6.5/10

Ross Barkley - 5.5/10

Olivier Giroud - 6/10

Substitutes: Tammy Abraham - 5.5/10, Willian - 6/10, Pedro - 6/10

Bayern Munich

Manuel Neuer (GK) - 7.5/10

Alphonso Davies - 6.5/10

David Alaba - 7/10

Jerome Boateng - 7.5/10

Benjamin Pavard - 6.5/10

Thiago - 8/10

Joshua Kimmich - 7/10

Serge Gnabry - 9/10

Thomas Muller - 6.5/10

Kingsley Coman - 6.5/10

Robert Lewandowski - 9/10

Substitutes: Philippe Coutinho - 6/10, Corentin Tolisso - NA, Leon Goretzka - NA

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08:55 IST, February 26th 2020