Bayern Stroll Past Dazed Dons

The German giants gained revenge for their first leg scare at Pittodrie by running out worthy winners over Aberdeen at the Allianz-Arena. From the moment the first goal went in on the twelve minute mark, Bayern had this game wrapped up.

That's not to say that Aberdeen didn't have their chances - they had one of two - but the hosts' confidence was clearly boosted by that early strike, and from there there was really no stopping them.

In fact, Jamie Langfield was kept busy all evening in the Aberdeen goal as the hosts put in a masterful showing that puts them in great stead to facee Anderlecht or Bordeaux in the next round.

After Lucio's early opener, Van Buyten and Podolski - the latter netting twice - got in on the act, with Van Bommel adding a fifth after Lovell's late consolation for the visitors.

As early as the second minute, Bayern meant business. Lucio's fine cross from the left was met by Toni, who in turn fed Podolski unmarked. However, the German international's effort rebounded off the crossbar.

After ten more minutes of pressure, though, it was 1-0 to the hosts, with Lucio getting on the end of a deep free-kick to smash the ball above Langfield for the lead.

Langfield was again active five minutes later as Altintop's half-volley had to be parried clear.

At the other end, Mackie finally had a chance for the Dons midway through the first period, but he was unable to get his one-on-one effort on target.

Still, Bayern were clearly in the ascendancy, and the only surprise was that it took them a further ten minutes to manage a second.

Again it came from a set piece. Kroos fired in a free kick from the left flank - Aluko being booked for the original challenge - with Van Buyten heading home powerfully for the 2-0.

The first half ended as it started: with FCB hitting the woodwork. Langfield parried Ottl's original effort, only for Lucio's tight-angled pounce on the rebound to hit the post.

Immediately after the start Bayern were on the warpath again, with Lucio looking particularly active, but in fact Aberdeen had the ball in the net first.

Mackie got on the end of a great move from Aluko to sweep the ball home at the back post, only for his strike to be ruled out for offside. He, in fact, looked on when the ball was played - perhaps the infraction was from the nearby Lee Miller for interfering with play - but Mackie was in any case furious, picking up a booking for his protests.

Podolski and Van Bommel both came close as the game entered the 70th minute, and in fact it was the former who was to get on the scoresheet next.

After Klose's shot was parried by Langfield, Podolski swooped to side-foot the ball hom.

Six minute slater, Podolski had his second after heading home Schweinsteiger's corner, and underlining Aberdeen's frailty at set-pieces.

Still, the Dons had a consolation strike in the back of the net ten minutes from time, which showed their potency in dead-ball situation at the other end. Steve Lovell headed home De Visscher's free-kick to delight the vocal away support.

But Bayern had the last laugh right after, Van Bommel capping off a fine team move with a wonderfully nonchalant finish across the 'keeper.(source:goal)