THAT'S ALL FOR NOW!
For the 18th year in a row Bayern have won their opening Champions League match.
It’s now 19 games in a row without defeat on the road in Europe for Julian Nagelsmann’s men.
Robert Lewandowski has also now scored in each of his last 18 Bayern appearances (28 goals).
The last time he played for Bayern without finding the net was the FIFA Club World Cup final against Tigres on 11th February. Not bad going.
As for Barca, they looked a shadow of the famous sides of old. It might be some time before they’re a footballing powerhouse once again.
PIQUE REACTION
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique refused to be downcast despite seeing Bayern Munich secure a comfortable win.
He said: "It's a bad result, obviously. But in the first half we competed. The second goal really hurt us, but I’m positive because the teenagers came on and we were competitive again.
"Little by little we will get better, and we have the basis to do that.
"There is a difference at the moment, obviously, but we have players injured who can bring a lot, especially up front."
FT: BARCELONA 0-3 BAYERN
A Thomas Muller strike and a brilliant brace from Robert Lewandowski earn Bayern a comprehensive win.
It’s the first time in 22 years that Barca have lost their opening Champions League game.
Bayern didn’t really need to get out of second gear.
On this evidence, Barca might struggle to get out of the group.
