Bayern trounce Barca in Champions League
German champions look set for second successive final after thrashing Barca 4-0 in semi-final first leg match in Munich
Thomas Mueller scored a brace as Bayern Munich demolished Barcelona 4-0 in their Champions League semi-final first leg tie Tuesday at the Allianz Arena.
Mario Gomez and Arjen Robben also got on the scoresheet as last year’s beaten finalists dominated throughout against a disappointing Barcelona side to all but assure themselves a place in next month’s final at Wembley.
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Mueller deservedly put the home side in front on 25 minutes, heading home from close range to register his 19th goal of the season after Barcelona failed to clear a corner.
Bayern’s second also came from a set-piece four minutes after the restart when Gomez tapped in after Mueller had headed a Robben corner back across the area.
Robben made it 3-0 to the hosts 17 minutes from time with a fine breakaway effort to cap a superb performance and Mueller completed the rout on 82 minutes to complete a miserable night for Tito Vilanova’s side.
Borussia Dortmund entertain Real Madrid in the other semi-final Wednesday at the Westfalenstadion.