DHAKA: Manchester United`s hopes of redeeming a poor season with a surprise Champions League semi-final place were ended as holders Bayern Munich fought back to record a dominant second-leg win.

David Moyes`s side had held Bayern to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford and stunned the hosts when Patrice Evra rifled in.

But Mario Mandzukic nodded in a swift equaliser before Thomas Muller`s scuffed finish put Bayern ahead.

Arjen Robben then wrapped up the 4-2 aggregate win with a fine solo goal.

 With United already out of the Premier League title race, FA Cup and League Cup, the Champions League had been Moyes`s final chance to redeem what has been a hugely disappointing season for the 2012-13 league champions.

They had been given little chance against a Bayern side who have been imperious this season, but United had produced a dogged defensive display at Old Trafford to give themselves hope heading into Wednesday`s encounter.

United needed to score at Bayern to have a chance of progressing and, with that in mind, Moyes named an attacking line-up with Wayne Rooney, fit after recovering from a toe injury, leading the line in front of Danny Welbeck, Shinji Kagawa and Antonio Valencia.

It almost paid dividends inside the first 10 minutes when a long ball over the top gave Rooney space to run at goal but the England striker hesitated on the edge of the area and his shot was blocked.

Valencia had an effort ruled out for offside soon after, before Bayern took control of the game. But for all their dominance in possession they did not force United goalkeeper David De Gea into a save in the first half.

Source: BBC
BDST: 1104 HRS, APR 10, 2014