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Erling Haaland relishes pantomime villain role in Man City moments missed vs Bayern Munich

Bayern fans looks to the past

Bayern Munich knew they had a mountain to climb following last week's 3-0 defeat at the Etihad, but the feeling around the Allianz Arena was one of defiant optimism. Pep Guardiola said in his press conference that the comeback potential was in the German side's 'skin' and fans definitely felt it was possible.

In the build-up to the second-leg, Bayern CEO Oliver Kahn referenced a a fan display before the 2014/2015 quarter-final against Porto, with the German side 3-1 down going into it. Supporters unfurled a huge display that read 'never give up' before watching their side thump the Portuguese outfit 6-1.

On Wednesday, fans tried to play their part once again with another banner, this time reading: "Fight with a big chest until the end". Thomas Tuchel's men could not be accused of a lack of fight come full-time, that is for sure.

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Gundogan loses his cool

Such a calm and level-headed professional, it was surprising to see Ilkay Gundogan lose his cool briefly in the first-half. The City captain had burst through midfield but was cynically tripped by former teammate Leroy Sane. With the German on the floor, compatriot Joshua Kimmich was a little naughty in attempting to poke the ball out of Gundogan's grasp but instead hitting his face.

The City midfielder had to be held back briefly as both red and blue shirts came running in, Erling Haaland acting protector against Dayot Upamecano. It wasn't long until Gundogan was back to his assured best, however, the 32-year-old taking a breath, having a much calmer word with Kimmich and cracking on.

Haaland plays the villain

Haaland was not well-liked by the Bayern fans during his time at Borussia Dortmund,

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