Once the quarter-finals of the Champions League, draw of which continues in Lisbon, Bayern defeated Barcelona — 8:2, setting a record performance in the play-off the main Euro Cup in the same match. The following opponent of the champion of Germany confirmed their status as favourites of the tournament, will be determined in the meeting of the English “Manchester city” and French “Lyons”.Of all the quarterfinal pairs, which this week fell to squabbling in Lisbon, the most striking is considered the pair German-Spanish. Powerful Bayern that without hitch and without a hitch spent completing a Bundesliga, against greedy big wins with Barcelona losing to real Madrid, the gold of his championship. Someone even called this match with an early final in the current edition of the Champions League. But the most extraordinary of her quarterfinal he was sure.On Friday it became known that in Barcelona there was a coronavirus. A positive test is passed the defender Samuel Umtiti, who did not reveal any symptoms. However, the loss of the Frenchman for the defense of “Barcelona” was not irreparable — last season he spent at least half of the matches. It is not surprising that against Bayern head coach of “Barcelona” kike of Setian put the same line of defense, as recently in the second leg of 1/8 final against Napoli: edge — Jordi Alba and Nelson Semed, in the centre — Clement Langlais and Gerard Pique. And this stellar protection total transfer value of €148 million, the Munich attack broke off for a half an hour.Goals tonight were scored for every taste. Already on 4-th minute after the transfer from the left flank Ivan Perisic exemplary wall played Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller. 30-year-old midfielder, who played his 113th game in the Champions League, which was a new record for the tournament, a volley opened the scoring his compatriot Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. Soon the score was equal, but this was not the result of spectacular action, Lionel Messi, and after the embarrassment of David Alaba, who tried to intercept a pass, Jordi Alba. However, for a long time to grieve the defender of “Bavaria”, jewelry preciousena the ball over the head of his own goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, was not necessary. For a mild kick that is easily blocked the same Neuer, the 21-th minute was followed by a retaliatory attack from the left flank from Ivan Perisic, drove the ball into the far top corner. And then failed clément Langlais missed Munich midfielder Serge Gnabry, and he brought the matter before the bill 4:1, which is for 31 minutes just looked indecent.Photo: ReutersВ the beginning of the second half, Bayern still looked more active, but in the 57th minute, the Uruguayan Luis Suarez has closed the gap, beating nicely on the backswing Jerome Boateng. But this only further provoked the German club. First distinguished Joshua Toimmig. Remaining naked in the goalkeeper square right-back brought the ball after a beautiful pass Alfonso Davis. And with the 82nd in the 89th minute, Barcelona got three goals: one from Lewandowski and two from substitute Philippe Coutinho on loan from her Bayern. In the end, humiliating for the Spanish giants 8:2. Barcelona conceded for the first time in the Champions League with eight goals, while Bayern, in turn, has set an absolute record of performance in the play-off this tournament in the same match.Rival Bayern in the semifinals, which will take place August 19, will be determined tonight following the confrontation between Manchester city and Lyon. For another ticket to the final 18 Aug argue Leipzig and PSG.Eugene Fedyakov
Barcelona choked Munich Bayern have achieved a unique victory and advanced to the semifinals of the Champions League
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