Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats Chelsea 4-1 in UEFA Champions League

Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
4–1
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Aug 8, 2020

Bayern Munich demonstrated their dominance by defeating Chelsea 4-1 in a crucial UEFA Champions League match. Robert Lewandowski shone with two goals, including a penalty, as Bayern Munich showcased their attacking prowess.

Key Facts

  • • Bayern Munich 4-1 Chelsea
  • • Robert Lewandowski scored twice (10', 84')
  • • Ivan Perišić (24') and Corentin Tolisso (76') also found the back of the net for Bayern Munich
  • • Tammy Abraham (44') scored the lone goal for Chelsea
  • • Bayern Munich made multiple substitutions starting from the 64th minute, with Tolisso and Lewandowski being among the key players on the field

Lineups

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Manuel Neuer (G)
  • 32 Joshua Kimmich (D)
  • 17 Jérôme Boateng (D)
  • 27 David Alaba (D)
  • 19 Alphonso Davies (D)
  • 18 Leon Goretzka (M)
  • 6 Thiago Alcántara (M)
  • 22 Serge Gnabry (M)
  • 25 Thomas Müller (M)
  • 14 Ivan Perišić (M)
  • 9 Robert Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 Ron-Thorben Hoffmann
  • 26 Sven Ulreich
  • 21 Lucas Hernández
  • 43 Bright Arrey-Mbi
  • 4 Niklas Süle
  • 2 Álvaro Odriozola
  • 8 Javi Martínez
  • 24 Corentin Tolisso
  • 11 Michaël Cuisance
  • 10 Philippe Coutinho
  • 42 Jamal Musiala
  • 40 Malik Tillman

Chelsea

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Willy Caballero (G)
  • 24 Reece James (D)
  • 4 Andreas Christensen (D)
  • 15 Kurt Zouma (D)
  • 33 Emerson Palmieri (D)
  • 20 Callum Hudson-Odoi (M)
  • 7 N'Golo Kanté (M)
  • 17 Mateo Kovačić (M)
  • 19 Mason Mount (M)
  • 8 Ross Barkley (F)
  • 9 Tammy Abraham (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Kepa Arrizabalaga
  • 31 Jamie Cumming
  • 29 Fikayo Tomori
  • 66 Dynel Simeu
  • 63 Ian Maatsen
  • 2 Antonio Rüdiger
  • 64 Lewis Bate
  • 61 Henry Lawrence
  • 18 Olivier Giroud
  • 23 Michy Batshuayi
  • 57 Armando Broja

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    8' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    W. Caballero

    Tripping

  2. Bayern Munich
    10' Bayern Munich Goal · Penalty
    R. Lewandowski
  3. Bayern Munich
    24' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    Ivan Perišić · Assist: R. Lewandowski
  4. Chelsea
    43' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Emerson Palmieri

    Roughing

  5. Chelsea
    44' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Abraham
  6. Bayern Munich
    64' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Sule · On: J. Boateng
  7. Bayern Munich
    64' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Coutinho · On: Ivan Perišić
  8. Bayern Munich
    71' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Odriozola · On: J. Kimmich
  9. Bayern Munich
    71' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Tolisso · On: Thiago Alcântara
  10. Bayern Munich
    76' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Tolisso · Assist: R. Lewandowski
  11. Bayern Munich
    81' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Javi Martínez · On: S. Gnabry
  12. Chelsea
    81' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Giroud · On: T. Abraham
  13. Bayern Munich
    84' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski · Assist: A. Odriozola

Match Stats

Stat Bayern Munich Chelsea
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 89% 84%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 10
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 640 369
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 568 309
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned decisively in Bayern Munich's favor with Lewandowski's early penalty at the 10th minute, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
  • ▸ Chelsea's goal by Tammy Abraham at the 44th minute briefly narrowed the gap, but Bayern Munich maintained control and extended their lead with goals by Tolisso and a second from Lewandowski in the second half.