Sevilla 1-2 Bayern Munich: 5 Talking Points

#2 Vincenzo Montella will pray for a miracle or two at the Allianz Arena

Tough times ahead for Vincenzo Montella and Sevilla

After last night's defeat, Sevilla's manager, Vincenzo Montella, is bound to have a few sleepless nights ahead. What will haunt him more than the defeat itself, is the fact that Bayern Munich now have 2 away goals.

Which essentially means that in order for Sevilla to qualify for the semi-finals, they will have to score at least two goals and ensure that Bayern score one fewer than themselves in the second leg.

Except, the problem that now arises is that the second leg is going to be played at the Allianz Arena - where Bayern Munich are nothing short of indomitable.

For context, the last time Bayern lost a home game in the Bundesliga was all the way back on the 3rd of March, 2016 in a 1-2 defeat to FSV Mainz 05. That's more than 2 whole years ago! Over the last 3 seasons, they've played 48 league games at home, won 40, drawn 7 and lost 0. Now that's some home record!

Further, in the same period, barring Real Madrid, no team have beaten them at home in the UEFA Champions League as well. And I mean no disrespect to Sevilla when I say this, but they're no Real Madrid.

The Allianz Arena has brought the best to their knees. It's the one place Bayern Munich are next to invincible, and Sevilla will have to dig deeper than they ever have if they're to overthrow the German kings in their own Bavarian backyard.