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AEK’s Greek defender Vassilis Lampropoulos (L) vies with Bayern Munich’s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski during the UEFA Champions League football match between AEK Athens FC and FC Bayern Munchen at the OACA Spyros Louis stadium in Athens on October 23, 2018. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP

Quick-fire goals by Javi Martinez and Robert Lewandowski on Tuesday moved Bayern Munich top of their Champions League group with a 2-0 win at AEK Athens, as they made it back-to-back victories after a difficult start to the season.

Dogged defending by the reigning Greek champions left Bayern facing a frustrating draw until Martinez finally broke through with an hour gone at AEK, who travel to the Allianz Arena in a fortnight’s time.

“It was very difficult, the pitch was not good, we played well in…



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