Bayern Munich 5-0 Viktoria Plzen: 5 talking points as Bavarians make light work of Czech minnows | UEFA Champions League 2022-23

#3 Deja vu for Viktoria Plzen

Plzen have lost 5-0 in both their Munich visits.

Viktoria Plzen's only previous visit to the Allianz Arena in 2013 ended in a crushing 5-0 defeat to Pep Guardiola's swashbuckling side.

Back then, a brace from Franck Ribery coupled with goals from David Alaba, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Mario Gotze ensured a comfortable victory for the Bavarians.

The Czech outfit returned to Munich after nine years only to realise that not much has changed, as they were dealt another 5-0 thrashing.

It was the second time in Europe this season Plzen have conceded five in a game, having lost 5-1 to Barcelona in their competition opener last month. Without a point in the bag after three games, Michal Bílek's side are rock bottom in Group C with a goal difference of -11.

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#2 Jamal Musiala is the real deal

Musiala was terrific once again

Jamal Musiala has grown from strength to strength since breaking into Bayern Munich's senior team in 2020 and has captured his best form this season.

The 19-year-old came into the game after bagging seven goals and five assists in 11 games and bagged another assist last night for Sane's opener.

He later appeared to have found the net himself, only for the goal to be ruled out for an offside play in the build-up.

However, that was the only aberration on an otherwise flawless night for Musiala, who played a key role in their buildup and troubled Plzen with his pace.

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#1 Leroy Sane knows no stopping

The former Manchester City star netted twice.

Another player who has been in excellent form this season is Leroy Sane. He bagged two more goals last night to bring his tally to eight in all competitions, more than half of what he managed in the entirety of last season (14).

The German was a thorn in Plzen's face with his intelligent movements and devastating link-up plays.

He triggered the onslaught following a neat one-two with Musiala and then struck another one after the break, producing a great touch to slot home Mane's brilliant cross.

Sane is a different beast in the Champions League - he netted six times in 10 games last season. He now has four in the current one, more than anyone else right now.