That is a beautifully executed goal to get Chelsea back into this. Bayern’s midfield pressed forward trying to nick the ball high up, and there was so much space left behind for Palmer to carry the ball into some 40 yards. He rolled the ball to his right to Gusto, who returned the pass for Palmer to slam into the roof of the net.

MUNICH: Bayern Munich’s revamped line-up faces an early test in their Champions League opener at home against Club World Cup winners Chelsea on Wednesday. A rematch of the 2012…

That is a beautifully executed goal to get Chelsea back into this. Bayern’s midfield pressed forward trying to nick the ball high up, and there was so much space left behind for…

Our writers break down the action from Munich as Chelsea fall to defeat on their Champions League return

Der FC Bayern siegt zum Champions-League-Start 3:1 gegen Klub-Weltmeister Chelsea und dominiert den Gegner zeitweise deutlich.