A much-improved second-half display saw Bayern overcome a determined Viktoria Plzen side on Tuesday night and equal Barcelona’s record of nine straight Champions League wins dating from 2002-3. Mario Mandzukic scored the decisive goal as Pep Guardiola’s side made it four wins from four in Europe so far and sealed their place in the last sixteen with two games to spare.
The record-equalling win sees Bayern safely through to the knockout stages with the maximum 12 points from four Group D matches, ensuring the holders can finish no lower than second in the section. FCB are almost certain to be joined in the Round of 16 by Manchester City, comfortable winners over CSKA Moscow in the parallel fixture. The men from Munich return to Bundesliga action on Saturday in the Bavarian derby at home to FC Augsburg.
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