Bayern Munich vs Barcelona LIVE: Champions League result, final score and reaction tonight

Follow all the latest updates from the Champions League match at the Allianz Arena as Bayern chase a perfect group record and Xavi tries to salvage Barca’s campaign

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Barcelona find new levels of humiliation. This Champions League elimination wasn’t an 8-2 or one of those collapses, but it was a first group-stage elimination since 2001.

Far from a vision of how to play the game, they are the ultimate image of an empire that has crumbled. You could say this 3-0 win was another illustration of Bayern Munich’s own power as they secured a 100% record from the group, but they didn’t have to reach such heights. It was all so easy for the German champions, as they seemed to get through Barcelona with every single attack.

Almost the worst thing about it was how it never felt like they had any chance at all. That was even before Benfica basically ended any tension on the evening by going ahead against Dynamo Kyiv before the 20th minute of the other match.

This defeat, and elimination, was of course down to so much more than what actually happened on the night. There were the ghosts of many bad Barca defeats to Bayern within it, after all.

It is the latest consequence of a long decline, and a series of bad decisions taken at every turn.

Bayern Munich vs Barcelona

• Kick-off at 8pm, live stream info here
• Bayern through; Barcelona must win to progress as Benfica lead 2-0
• 34’ - Muller loops in a header for the opener
• 42’ - Sane’s long-range strike deceives ter Stegen for Bayern’s second
• 62’ - Musiala taps in third after Davies’ cut-back

[8 December 2021 20:52 · Sarah Rendell]

Half-time: Bayern Munich 2-0 Barcelona

Here’s a look at Sane’s fantastic strike but look how poor Ter Stegen is.

[8 December 2021 20:50 · Sarah Rendell]

Half-time: Bayern Munich 2-0 Barcelona

The group E table as it stands:

1. Bayern 18

2. Benfica 8

3. Barcelona 7

4. Kyiv 1

[8 December 2021 20:48 · Sarah Rendell]

Half-time: Bayern Munich 2-0 Barcelona

Well it looks as though Barcelona will be going out of the Champions League in the group stage.

The visitors were looking promising in the early stages, especially though Dembele. However, as soon as Muller’s goal was scored the belief seemed to drain from Barca.

Sane’s stunning goal just added to the hosts’ growing domination in this match.

Barcelona need to win this if they want to stay in the competition as Benfica are winning their fixture 2-0 at half-time. Can Xavi’s Barca get three here? I don’t think so.

[8 December 2021 20:43 · Sarah Rendell]

GOAL! Bayern Munich 2-0 Barcelona (Sane 42’)

Unbelievable strike, my mouth is open!

Bayern goes through the motions moving up the pitch and Sane ends up with the ball a long way outside the box.

He takes a look at the goal and thumps the ball. Ter Stegen should have done better but it’s a stunning goal.

[8 December 2021 20:42 · Sarah Rendell]

Bayern Munich 1-0 Barcelona

40 mins: Watching the replay of Muller’s goal just shows the class Bayern have. Lewandowski has so much time as he just plays around Pique.

The Polish international’s cross was perfect but Muller is falling to the floor as he heads the ball. Just skillful to get it over the line with Araujo unlucky not to clear it.

The hosts have come to life since scoring and Barca are starting to fall away. It could be a long evening!

[8 December 2021 20:38 · Sarah Rendell]

Bayern Munich 1-0 Barcelona

37 mins: SAVE! Ter Stegen stops Muller from doubling their lead. Barca will have to be careful here as their defence has become more open since Muller scored.

Dembele also nearly equalised, it’s all go here!

[8 December 2021 20:34 · Sarah Rendell]

GOAL! Bayern Munich 1-0 Barcelona (Muller 33’)

What a goal!

Lewandowski ran circles around Pique to give time to Muller to get in a great position. He headed the ball which looked to be cleared on the line but the referee says it crossed into the goal!

Muller’s 50th!

[8 December 2021 20:31 · Sarah Rendell]

Bayern Munich 0-0 Barcelona

30 mins: Just when you think the night can’t get any tougher for Barca one of their best players Alba comes off with an injury. It looks like a hamstring problem for the star.

Mingueza comes on.

[8 December 2021 20:29 · Sarah Rendell]

Bayern Munich 0-0 Barcelona

28 mins: So close!

Muller has a great cross in but Lewandowski over runs the play to keep Barca in this match.

Depay then tries a counter attack but pushes a defender to the floor. Goals are needed here...

[8 December 2021 20:25 · Sarah Rendell]

Bayern Munich 0-0 Barcelona

24 mins: And the night has just got even harder for Barca as Benfica have scored again!

Gilberto Junior has doubled the Portuguese side’s lead. Xavi’s side will need a win here now and so far it could go either way.