Dec 12, 2015 at 2.30pm UK at ​Allianz Arena
Attendance: 75,000
Bayern Munich
2-0
FC Ingolstadt 04FC Ingolstadt 04
Lewandowski (66'), Lahm (75')
Boateng (55'), Martinez (89')
FT(HT: 0-0)

Levels (56')

Half-Time Report: Ingolstadt holding up Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich's Spanish headcoach Pep Guardiola reacts during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Bayern Munich vs Hamburger SV at the Allianz Arena in Munich, southern Germany, on August 14, 2015
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Bayern Munich survive a number of scares in a goalless first half with FC Ingolstadt 04.

Bayern Munich have struggled to find their best in a goalless first half with FC Ingolstadt 04 at the Allianz Arena.

Predictably, Pep Guardiola's side dominated possession from the first whistle as they immediately put the pressure on the visitors, but Robert Lewandowski was kept on the fringes of the game for long spells.

The Polish striker forced his way into space to create the first opening of the afternoon, before Marvin Matip made a crucial block to keep out the shot.

Ingolstadt kept it tight at the back for much of the first half and they could have taken a surprise lead had Matip not sent a header wide after finding space to connect with a corner.

Philipp Lahm was forced to come to the rescue to prevent the Bundesliga leaders from falling behind, and it was Pascal Gross left frustrated before the break as the Bayern skipper made the vital block to prevent him from finishing a fine passing move from close range.

Manuel Neuer then made a fine save from Stefan Lex's strike moments later as Ingolstadt threatened to take advantage against a below-par Bayern.

Philipp Lahm of Bayern Muenchen looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final first leg match between FC Porto and FC Bayern Muenchen at Estadio do Dragao on April 15, 2015
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