Half-Time Report: Bayern Munich double turns game around

Two goals in the final five minutes of the first half have seen Bayern Munich come from a goal down to lead Manchester City 2-1 in their Champions League Group E game.

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In the ninth minute, Arjen Robben's mazy run across the edge of the box ended with a scooped pass towards goal which found Sebastian Rode, who was only denied by a good Joe Hart save.

Franck Ribery then saw his goalbound shot bravely blocked by a combination of City defenders, but just seconds later the game swung in the favour of the home side.

Sergio Aguero collected Frank Lampard's through-ball and just as he was about to shoot, Medhi Benatia scythed down the striker inside the box and earned himself a red card.

The Argentine striker picked himself up to plant the spot kick beyond the reach of Manuel Neuer and hand the Citizens the lead.

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The dismissal of Benatia opened up the game and City were content to soak up pressure from the Bundesliga champions before releasing Aguero on the break.

Lampard almost fired a well-worked free kick into the top corner from 30 yards, but the midfielder's fierce shot flew narrowly wide.

However, Xabi Alonso rolled a free kick into the bottom corner of the net five minutes before the break to bring City's momentum to a halt.

Five minutes later, Robert Lewandowski netted for Bayern with a flicked header to turn the game on its head.