Benfica 0-4 Bayern Munich: Leroy Sane scores twice as late goal rush secures win for visitors

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Leroy Sane was directly involved in three goals for Bayern Munich (two goals, one assist).

Bayern Munich won Benfica with four goals in the last 20 minutes. They are now five points ahead of Benfica at the top their Champions League group.

Leroy Sane scored two goals. He opened the scoring with a fantastic free-kick, before scoring a fourth.

Everton had volleyed a cross into Bayern's net for Bayern's second goal, while Robert Lewandowski scored a third.

This was disappointing for Benfica who had previously compelled two great saves from Manuel Neuer.

Bayern's goalkeeper, Diogo Goncalves, made a quick save to keep out Darwin Nunez's attempt.

Bayern won the battle after Sane's superb 70-minute free kick. Benfica was left stunned.

Bayern is now the top group E winner with three wins out of three.

Benfica is second with four points, while Barcelona is third with three points. They won their first match in the competition earlier Wednesday by beating Dynamo Kyiv at the bottom.