UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Mane’s Brace Break Bayern

Sadio Mane became the Liverpool player with most away goals in European Cup/Champions League when his brace helped Liverpool defeat Bayern Munich 3-1 to qualify for the quarter-finals. Mane have scored seven away goals for Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.

The Senegalese international opened scoring on the 26th minute after his perfect ball control helped him past Manuel Neuer, who rushed from his goal line, to fire into an empty net.

The home side equalized when Joel Matip scored an own goal. But, van Dijk restored the visitors lead on the 69th minute before Mane capped the Red’s beautiful performance with his second goal of the night n the 84th minute.

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In the other match played at the Nou Camp. Barcelona thrashed Lyon 5-1 with Lionel Messi grabbing a brace.

The eight teams for Friday’s quarter final draws are now complete. England has the most number of teams. They are Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspurs and Liverpool. The remaining four teams are Juventus from Italy, Porto from Portugal, Ajax from Netherlands and Barcelona from Spain.