MUNICH (REUTERS) – Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League following a 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich on Wednesday (Dec 8), failing to make it previous the group stage of the competitors for the primary time because the 2000-01 season.
First-half objectives from Thomas Mueller and Leroy Sane put the Germans, who gained all six matches to high Group E, firmly within the driving seat earlier than Jamal Musiala tapped within the third simply previous the hour.
Barcelona had superior to at the very least the spherical of 16 each time they competed within the Champions League since 2001 however will proceed within the second tier Europa League after ending up third within the group.
Benfica certified as group runners-up with a win over backside membership Dynamo Kyiv.
Barca, who made not a single likelihood within the second half and scored simply twice in six group video games, have misplaced their final two matches in all competitions following new coach Xavi’s first defeat in control of the aspect by Actual Betis on Saturday.