Bayern Munich routed Arsenal 5-1 in their Champions League last-16 first leg clash in Munich on Wednesday, thanks to a blistering spell of three goals in 10 second-half minutes to extend their record to 16 consecutive home wins in the competition.
Arjen Robben opened the scoring after just 11 minutes at the Allianz Arena when the Dutchman beat Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina with a fine left-footed strike into the top corner.
Chile international Alexis Sanchez levelled for Arsenal on the half-hour, hitting in a rebound at the second attempt after he had a controversial penalty saved by Manuel Neuer.
But Robert Lewandowski restored the German side’s lead after 53 minutes, heading in a cross from Philipp Lahm, with Thiago Alcantara adding a third just three minutes later.
Thiago piled on the misery for Arsene Wenger’s men with his second and Bayern’s fourth just after the hour, with substitute Thomas Mueller adding a fifth two minutes from time.
The sides meet for the second leg in London on March 7.