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Euro Watch: Bayern in comprehensive win

Bayern Munich's David Alaba
David Alaba

Arsenal were drawn against German side Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the Champions League.

In Euro Watch, we take a weekly check on the progress of Arsenal's European opponents in their domestic leagues.

 

Bayern Munich Bayern Munich 4-0 Schalke 04
Saturday, February 9
A David Alaba brace inspired Bayern Munich to an emphatic victory over Schalke. The Austrian defender gave Jupp Heynckes’ side the lead from the penalty spot before Bastian Schweinsteiger increased the lead just after the half hour. Alaba netted his second five minutes after the break before Mario Gomez rounded off the win after 63 minutes. Bayern are now 15 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.