PHOTOS: UCL - Bayern Munich decimate Arsenal, Real Madrid thrash Napoli
Bengaluru, Feb 16: Day 2 of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) round of 16 witnessed two very exciting matches. Bayern Munich annihilated Arsenal 5-1, while Real Madrid thrashed Napoli 3-1.
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Bayern Munich destroyed Arsenal 5-1 at the Allianz Arena thanks to goals from Arjen Robben, Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller one each and Thiago Alcantara's brace.
Robben scored the opening goal of the match, in the 11th minute. The Dutch maestro dribbled past two defenders and attempted a swerving shot from the top right corner of the penalty box which went inside.
Alexis Sanchez restored from the penalty spot at the hour mark. The teams went into halftime with the scoreboard flashing 1-1.
Bayern Munich came back in the second half in a barbaric mood which was reflected on their performance. They pumped in 4 goals in the second half to seal the fate of the match.

Real Madrid players celebrate (Image courtesy: Real Madrid Twitter handle)
Real Madrid players celebrate after beating Napoli 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League.

Toni Kroos (Image courtesy: Champions League Twitter handle)
Toni Kroos scored the second goal of the night to give Real Madrid the lead against Napoli.

Robert Lewandowski (left) celebrates with Thiago Alcantara (Image courtesy: Champions League Twitter handle)
Robert Lewandoski scored the second goal for Bayern Munich which gave them the lead early in the second half and Thiago Alcantara scored 2 more goals to seal the victory in their favour.

Arjen Robben (Image courtesy: Champions League Twitter handle)
Arjen Robben scored the opening goal of the match for Bayern Munich with a brilliant curling shot from the top right corner of the penalty box.

Arsenal players (Image courtesy: Arsenal Twitter handle)
Devastated Arsenal players after a 5-1 humiliation at the Allianz Arena against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the round of 16 in Champions League.
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