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Lazio stuns Bayern Munich in Champions League first leg as Immobile secures narrow victory after Upamecano red

Lazio’s Ciro Immobile silenced the Allianz Arena crowd with a decisive 69th-minute penalty, securing a crucial 1-0 victory over 10-man Bayern Munich in their Champions League first leg.

The penalty stemmed from Dayot Upamecano’s rash challenge on Gustav Isaksen, earning the French defender a red card and leaving Bayern vulnerable.

Despite their numerical advantage, Bayern’s attack sputtered, failing to test Pepe Reina in the Lazio goal even once.

This result extends Bayern’s losing streak to two matches and heaps pressure on coach Thomas Tuchel before the second leg in Munich on March 5th.