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Champions League round-up: Robert Lewandowski scores 50th goal of 2017 as Bayern Munich progress

Find out how Germans got on against Anderlecht as well as Atletico Madrid's result against Roma and Sporting's clash with Olympiakos

ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI scored his 50th goal for club and country in 2017 as Bayern Munich beat Anderlecht.

The Polish superstar, 29, is now one goal behind Lionel Messi's incredible 51 finishes in the calendar year.

 Robert Lewandowski slots home after being left completely unmarked in the area
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Robert Lewandowski slots home after being left completely unmarked in the areaCredit: AFP or licensors

His strike was cancelled out by Sofiane Hanni but Corentin Tolisso headed home 13 minutes from time to seal victory.

The result, which came as Celtic were routed by Paris Saint-Germain, confirms the Bundesliga outfit's progression to the knock-out stages.

Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Roma 2-0 to keep their faint hopes of joining Chelsea in the next round alive.

Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro were on target ion the second half as Bruno Peres saw red for the Italians.

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The Polish hitman has plundered 50 goals so far in 2017

 Antoine Griezmann scored a stunner as Atletico beat Roma
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Antoine Griezmann scored a stunner as Atletico beat RomaCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Roma are playing minnows Qarabag in their final outing and maintain a two-point lead over their Spanish rivals.

And, finally, Sporting Lisbon recorded a routine 3-1 victory over Olympiakos to close the gap to second-place Juventus, who drew with Barcelona.

Bas Dost's brace and a Bruno Cesar strike put the Portuguese in command before Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe score a late consolation.

 Bas Dost was on target twice as Sporting breezed past Olympiakos
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Bas Dost was on target twice as Sporting breezed past OlympiakosCredit: RAFAEL MARCHANTE

Bayern's win was overshadowed by events off the field as their fans hurled fake money onto the pitch.

They were protesting the staggering £89 ticket prices as German clubs continue to lead the way in driving down prices for hard-pressed supporters.

Bayern Munich fans protest £89 ticket price by throwing fake notes on pitch during Champions League clash

 

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