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Gnabry scores twice as Bayern crush Chelsea 3-0 in Champions League

Sports

By Robert Abong'o | Feb 26, 2020

**Serge Gnabry celebrates scoring against Chelsea in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge** **on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 [COURTESY]**

Serge Gnabry’s double and a Robert Lewandowski strike inspired German champions Bayern Munich to a 3-0 win over Chelsea on Tuesday night, February 25 in a Champions League last 16 tie at Stamford Bridge.

The 24-year-old (Gnabry) scored two goals in the space of four minutes before the Polish striker got Bayern’s third in the late 15 minutes from full time.

**Bayern's Joshua Kimmich trips and falls, leaving the ball to Chelsea's Jorginho duringa Champions League tie at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 [COURTESY]**

Bayern boasted 63 per cent of ball possession, dominating play, reminiscent of the 7-2 display at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this season.

Chelsea’s left-back Marcos Alonso saw red in the 83^rd minute for violent conduct.

**Robert Lewandowski leads Bayern Munich celebrations after scoring ina Champions League tie against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 [COURTESY]**

The win gives Hansi Flick’s side a huge advantage in the second in Germany on March 10, with Chelsea now required to win by a margin of four goals or force a 3-3 draw.