SEVILLE, Spain: Bayern Munich fought back with a deflected own goal and a late header from Thiago to claim a 2-1 win at Sevilla in an exciting Champions League quarter-final, first leg clash on Tuesday. However, five minutes later Bayern levelled when Sevilla’s Jesus Navas agonisingly deflected Franck Ribery’s cross past home goalkeeper David Soria at the near post. With Sevilla tiring, five-time European champions Bayern took advantage and Thiago headed the winner with the help of a deflection off Sergio Escudero in the 68th minute. Bayern Munich's player Franck Ribéry (R) in action against Jesus Navas (L) of Sevilla FC. Sevilla now need an unlikely triumph against the Germans in Munich in next Wednesday’s second leg to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time.

Source: New Strait Times April 03, 2018 23:37 UTC