Bayern Munich made it five wins from six group games
as two goals from Robert Lewandowski helped see off
the challenge of Dinamo Zagreb:- Photo Credit Filed.
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola hailed his side's
Champions League group-stage campaign as "incredible" in the
wake of Wednesday's 2-0 win at Dinamo Zagreb.
The victory was the German champions' fifth in six group
games and was sealed by two second-half goals from Robert
Lewandowski who took his tally for this season's tournament to
seven.
Substitute Thomas Muller missed a late penalty, but it was
another accomplished display from Bayern and a positive
response to seeing their unbeaten start to the domestic season
ended by Borussia Monchengladbach.
"I would like to pay a huge compliment to my team for an
incredible group-stage campaign," said Guardiola who secured
his 100th win in charge of Bayern.
"Dinamo started differently than they did in Munich and it took
us some time to adapt.
"They had chances, but in the second half we were better."
Guardiola was also quick to praise goalkeeper Sven Ulreich,
who made his first Champions League start in place of the
rested Manuel Neuer.
The 27-year-old produced an impressive overall performance
and made a crucial save from the lively El Arabi Hilal Soudani
just before Lewandowski scored Bayern's opener.
"He did very well," said Guardiola.
"His one-on-one save was brilliant and I'm very pleased with
him."
Dinamo Zagreb coach Zoran Mamic, meanwhile, identified the
predatory Lewandowski as the main difference between the two
sides and felt that their record of five defeats from six group
games was a little harsh.
"I congratulate Bayern on a well-deserved victory," he said.
"I am sorry that we didn't score, we had our chances.
"But, they have 'killer' Robert Lewandowski.
"We played well over the campaign, but it is the results which
will be remembered and that's something we need to work on.
"This team have got potential and I am sure we will make
progress in the future."
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