Bayern Munich almost made sure to participate in the quarter-finals of the Champions League by correcting Chelsea (3-0) in London in the round of 16 first leg Tuesday evening. For its part, FC Barcelona avoided defeat in Naples (1-1) thanks to a goal by Antoine Griezmann.
The French world champion, struggling since the start of the season in Catalonia, equalized closely on a center from Nelson Semedo (57th) after the opening of the Neapolitan score in the first period with a superb coiled strike from the Belgian Dries Mertens (30e).
Bayern Munich side, a Lewandowski double
At Stamford Bridge, the German international delivered two blows to the Blues at the start of the second period, each time served by Lewandowski, with a shot at the penalty spot (51) and a cross shot (54) at the conclusion of 'a masterful counter. The Pole hit the nail (76th) to bring his total of goals in this C1 to 11.