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Bayern Munich edge past Lokomotiv Moscow 2-1 to stretch winning run

Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates [ REUTERS/Maxim Shipenkov]

Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich volleyed in a 79th-minute winner on Tuesday as they battled past hosts Lokomotiv Moscow 2-1 in their Champions League Group A match to extend their winning run in the competition to 13 consecutive games.

Leon Goretzka headed them in front in the 13th minute but they squandered a string of chances to double their lead and also hit the post before Anton Miranchuk punished their wastefulness following a quick break from Ze Luis.

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