Mario Mandzukic 6
Offered only an occasional threat himself but still so important for the way he links Bayern's play. Frequently also dropped into wide positions and was denied by a series of Cech saves in extra time
SUBS
Javi Martinez for Rafinha (56 minutes) 8
Provided Bayern with added balance and drive. Forced wonderful extra-time save from Cech before scoring dramatic equaliser.
Mario Gotze for Thomas Muller (71 minutes) 5
Bayern's star summer signing from Borussia Dortmund but was largely frustrated by Chelsea's rearguard action.
Shaqiri for Arjen Robben (95 minutes) 7
Provided an injection of energy and quality. Was also calm and precise with his penalty Chelsea
CHELSEA
Petr Cech 9
Made a wonderful fingertip save from Ribery during the first-half and then produced a string of magnificent saves in extra time but was unable to stop any of Bayern's five penalties.
Branislav Ivanovic 6
Struggled defensively with the movement of Ribery, especially as Madzukic also regularly drifted to the right. Hit the bar with a powerful header from a second-half corner.
David Luiz 7
Selected ahead of John Terry for the added defensive mobility that he provides. Made a series of important blocks and forced an excellent second-half save from Neuer. Also emphatic with his penalty.
Gary Cahill 8
Continued his hugely impressive start to the season. Made a brilliant first-half intervention to deny Muller and was also largely responsible for negating the threat of Mandzukic for long periods.
Ashley Cole 6
Had an especially difficult first-half against Robben but did improve and increasingly contain his former team-mate. Unable to get forward and offer any real attacking threat but scored his penalty.
Ramires 5
Struggled to make any impact in possession but did work tirelessly in front of Chelsea four defenders to break up Bayern's attacks before being sent off for a second yellow card.
Frank Lampard 6
Also struggled to impose himself in central midfield as Chelsea spent most of the match chasing the ball and trying to restrict Bayern. Did break forward occasionally and was emphatic with his penalty.
Andre Schurrle 7
Preferred to Juan Mata for his pace and vindicated that selection totally. Provided the cross for Torres's goal and caused continuous problems down the left for Alaba as Chelsea played on the counter-attack.
Oscar 8
Asked to play behind Torres but was most impressive for his workrate and willingness to track back. Wasted an excellent second-half chance, however, after dwelling excessively on the ball.
Fernando Torres 7
Took just eight minutes to respond to the signing of Samuel Eto'o with a brilliant finish past Neuer. Worked hard and always dangerous but did struggle to link the play as Chelsea repeatedly lost possession.
SUBS
John-Obi Mikel for Andre Schurrle (87 minutes) 5
Brought on following the dismissal of Ramires but was unable to relieve the pressure.
Romelu Lukaku for Fernando Torres (97 minutes) 5
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