3 things that went right for Bayern Munich against Sevilla

#1 Diagonal switch in play

Thiago (middle) headed in the winner for Bayern

Probably Bayern Munich's biggest weapon on the night, diagonal long balls always helped in finding a man out wide in space. This, in turn, helped to create opportunities on offence and to break open a rather resilient Sevilla back line.

Franck Ribery and the ever-running engine in Muller operated on either flank of the pitch. The two were on the receiving end of diagonal long balls by the likes of Kimmich, Hummels and Rafinha. Even Rodriguez would chip in from time to time.

Not only did this change the direction of the attack, the accuracy of these long balls by the Bayern players helped in quickly advancing the ball up the pitch after a Sevilla attack, thereby putting pressure on the hosts on the counter.

In fact, a diagonal long ball from Boateng found Ribery in space on the left flank, who then served up a cross which was headed in by Thiago via a deflection to put Bayern in the lead. The goal ultimately turned out to be enough for Bayern to secure an away win against Vincenzo Montella's side.