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FC Bayern Munich are in the Champions League quarter-finals for the 19th time. After the 4: 1 (3: 0) in Rome, Munich won the second leg 2: 1 (1: 0). Robert Lewandowski scored a penalty (33rd minute), Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting two minutes after being substituted in (73rd). Marco Parolo scored the next goal (82nd).
The last eight round will be drawn on Friday (12 noon, TV: Sky; Stream: Dazn) in Nyon. Unlike the round of 16, no team is qualified and teams from one nation could also face off.
National goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was not in the squad due to a cold. Alexander Nübel made his third appearance of the season for him. The sick Kingsley Coman wasn’t on the team either. Thomas Müller acted as captain in Neuer’s absence. In Lazio, Ciro Immobile, who has six games without goals, started on the bench.
Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi said before the game that his team wanted to enjoy the final match in the premier class and have fun. The guests obviously enjoyed attacking Bayern early on when they had possession. At the beginning, Lazio did not have a good opportunity.
Early pressure at least ensured the hosts had trouble combining forward. Leroy Sane’s attempt from an acute angle (13º) and a header to the arms of Nübel (16º) were the first offensive actions that stood out. With the clear victory in the first leg behind them, Bayern had no reason to take the last risk in their own goal, so goal scenes were initially in short supply.
Until the penalty whistle. In a Bayern corner, Vedat Muriqi clung to Leon Goretzka. As in the first leg, after a bad pass, coach Hansi Flick served him the lead on a silver platter. Lewandowski became confident (33rd).
Gentle program after rest.
In the second half, it took Bayern just under 45 seconds to get their first big chance. Lewandowski quickly moved into the penalty area from the left, then missed from close range to Pepe Reina.
As a result, little happened in front of the gates, which is not surprising given the starting position. Lazio would have needed four of their own goals without conceding a goal to at least reach extra time. Both teams will also have to compete in the national leagues again next weekend. Both Inzaghi and Flick made several changes early on.
Lewandowski hit the post again (67º), Choupo-Moting stood out with a good shot with a lift over Reina (73º). Lazios Parolo still scored the connecting goal with a header from close range (82).
