Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats Chelsea 3-0 in UEFA Champions League

Chelsea
Chelsea
0–3
FT
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Feb 25, 2020

Bayern Munich dominated Chelsea with a convincing 3-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Goals from Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski secured the win, while Chelsea struggled to find a foothold and were further hampered by a red card late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Bayern Munich defeated Chelsea 3-0
  • • Serge Gnabry scored twice (51', 54')
  • • Robert Lewandowski netted the third goal (76')
  • • Thiago Alcántara and Joshua Kimmich received yellow cards for Bayern Munich
  • • Marcos Alonso was sent off for Chelsea (83')

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Willy Caballero (G)
  • 28 César Azpilicueta (D)
  • 4 Andreas Christensen (D)
  • 2 Antonio Rüdiger (D)
  • 24 Reece James (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 17 Mateo Kovačić (M)
  • 3 Marcos Alonso (M)
  • 19 Mason Mount (F)
  • 8 Ross Barkley (F)
  • 18 Olivier Giroud (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Kepa Arrizabalaga
  • 15 Kurt Zouma
  • 33 Emerson Palmieri
  • 47 Billy Gilmour
  • 9 Tammy Abraham
  • 11 Pedro
  • 10 Willian

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Manuel Neuer (G)
  • 5 Benjamin Pavard (D)
  • 17 Jérôme Boateng (D)
  • 27 David Alaba (D)
  • 19 Alphonso Davies (D)
  • 32 Joshua Kimmich (M)
  • 6 Thiago Alcántara (M)
  • 29 Kingsley Coman (M)
  • 25 Thomas Müller (M)
  • 22 Serge Gnabry (M)
  • 9 Robert Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 Sven Ulreich
  • 2 Álvaro Odriozola
  • 21 Lucas Hernández
  • 35 Joshua Zirkzee
  • 24 Corentin Tolisso
  • 18 Leon Goretzka
  • 10 Philippe Coutinho

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    45' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    Thiago Alcântara
  2. Bayern Munich
    49' Bayern Munich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kimmich
  3. Bayern Munich
    51' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Gnabry · Assist: R. Lewandowski
  4. Bayern Munich
    54' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Gnabry · Assist: R. Lewandowski
  5. Chelsea
    61' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Giroud · On: T. Abraham
  6. Chelsea
    61' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Barkley · On: Willian
  7. Bayern Munich
    66' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Coman · On: Coutinho
  8. Chelsea
    73' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Azpilicueta · On: Pedro
  9. Bayern Munich
    76' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski · Assist: A. Davies
  10. Chelsea
    83' Chelsea Card · Red Card
    Marcos Alonso
  11. Bayern Munich
    85' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Gnabry · On: C. Tolisso
  12. Bayern Munich
    90' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Thiago Alcântara · On: L. Goretzka

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Bayern Munich
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 80% 88%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 16
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 394 695
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 3 6
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 316 613
Shots Inside Box 7 12
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bayern Munich's early yellow cards did not slow them down, as they quickly capitalized on their chances with two goals from Gnabry within minutes, establishing a commanding lead.
  • ▸ Chelsea's red card to Marcos Alonso in the 83rd minute effectively sealed the match, as they were left with ten men and struggled to mount a comeback against the attacking power of Bayern Munich.