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Bayern Munich Defeat Sevilla 2-1 in 2018 Champions League Quarter-Final

Bayern Munich have one foot in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after beating Sevilla 2-1 in the quarter-final first leg at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on Tuesday.

Pablo Sarabia put the home side ahead against the 2013 winners in the first half before a Jesus Navas own goal drew Bayern level. Die Roten won it in the second half when Thiago Alcantara's header went in off Sergio Escudero.

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