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Lazio sends Bayern into deeper crisis with 1-0 win at Olimpico
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A penalty was enough for the Italians to get a slight advantage ahead of the return game

Bayern Munich suffered a 0-1 defeat in their first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Lazio. The only goal of the match came in the 69th minute from a penalty scored by Ciro Immobile, following a red card for Dayot Upamecano.

The first notable opportunity in the game came to Bayern in the 2nd minute. Leroy Sane entered the penalty area from the right and passed to Joshua Kimmich. The midfielder unleashed a powerful shot that narrowly missed the goal.

In the 66th minute, Felipe Anderson intercepted the ball from Kimmich in the center of the field, initiating an attack for the hosts. The Brazilian passed to Ciro Immobile, who advanced, bypassed two defenders, and passed to Gustav Isaksson in the penalty area. The winger attempted a shot, and Upamecano fouled him harshly on the ankle. Referee Francois Letexier pointed to the spot and issued a direct red card to the French defender. Immobile stepped up to take the penalty and converted successfully, making it 1-0.

In the 73rd minute, Kimmich connected with a corner kick, but the ball went wide of the goal. In the 85th minute, Robert Kane took a direct free-kick, but it was headed away by a Lazio player, leading to a corner. Four minutes later, the hosts had a chance for a second goal. Felipe Anderson received the ball from the right in the penalty area and attempted a shot, which was blocked by Kim at the last moment.