Bayern Munich began life without Niko Kovac with a 2-0 triumph against Olympiacos which secured their berth in the Champions League’s round of 16.

A tumultuous week for the Bavarians had seen the ex-Croatia international depart in the wake of their 5-1 humiliation at Eintracht Frankfurt. Caretaker Hans-Dieter Flick restored the likes of winger Kingsley Coman and Spain utility man Javi Martinez to the XI, at Allianz Arena though a frustrating first half witnessed France right-back Benjamin Pavard rock the post.

The breakthrough would eventually come in the 69^th minute when prolific Poland No9 Robert Lewandowski volleyed in Coman’s cross to make it 21 goals in 17 games this term. Deserved victory was wrapped up in the 90^th minute when substitute Ivan Perisic lashed into the roof of the goal, from close range, moments after coming on.

Here are the player ratings for Group B’s dominant side:

BAYERN MUNICH (4-2-3-1)

Manuel Neuer 6: Virtual spectator as Olympiacos attempted to steal a draw.

Benjamin Pavard 7: Versatile France defender was a positive force from right-back. Struck the post.

Javi Martinez 7: Revelled in just a third competitive start of the season. Launched Bayern attacks from deep.

David Alaba 6: Bayern’s crisis at centre-back was laid out by Alaba providing one half of an unconventional duo. Also showed how little attacking threat was expected from the Greeks.

Alphonso Davies 6: Teenager didn’t fire in enough crosses, yet his dribbling ability caused ruptures on first Champions League start.

Leon Goretzka 6: Recovery from thigh injury continues. Not yet at prolific best, as judged by several wayward shots.

Joshua Kimmich 8: An absolute crossing machine, even from defensive midfield where he pinged in a double-digit return.

Kingsley Coman 7: Provided the width Bayern fans had been crying out for under Kovac. Nice assist for Lewandowski. Almost forced dazzling opener in 35^th minute.

Thomas Muller 5: Lacked assurance of old when ball came to him in the penalty box.

Serge Gnabry 6: Offered a constant threat, yet didn’t find the back of the goal.

Robert Lewandowski 7: Instinctively stabbed out a leg to volley Bayern into the lead. In form of his life.

SUBSTITUTES

Corentin Tolisso N/A: Burst forward to help tee up fellow substitute Perisic’s clincher.

Ivan Perisic N/A: Netted within moments of coming on.

Philippe Coutinho N/A: Injury-time run-out.