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Bayern Munich beat Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in Matchday 8 of the Champions League yesterday, securing a place in the playoffs. The German side finished 12th in the

How did everyone like that new Champions League format? The finish sets up the tantalizing prospect of a Bayern Munich vs. Manchester City playoff to get into the next round — Bayern, coached by former Man City star Vincent Kompany;