Bayern Munich qualifies for Round of 16 with win over Olympiacos
Bayern Munich has booked its spot in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League after defeating Olympiacos 4-0 to claim the top spot in Group F.
Goals scored by Douglas Costa, Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Muller, and Kingsley Coman guided the Bavarians past its Greek opposition, with three of the four goals coming in the first 20 minutes of play.
FULL TIME! #MiaSanGroupWinners #FCBOLY 4-0 pic.twitter.com/j7HDwP2yRB
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) November 24, 2015
A precautionary injury concern for Arjen Robben saw the Dutch winger leave the match at the half-hour mark, while Bayern defender Holger Badstuber also left the game after picking up a straight red card.
Bayern Munich: wins group and advances to the knockout stage for the 8th straight season (4th-longest active streak)
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Bayern Munich next takes on Dinamo Zagreb to wrap up group play.
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