Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery kicks the ball during their Champions League Group E second leg soccer match against AS Roma in Munich November 5, 2014. REUTERS/Michael Dalder
MUNICH (Reuters) - Five-time winners Bayern Munich eased past AS Roma 2-0 with goals from Franck Ribery and Mario Goetze on Wednesday to advance to the Champions League knockout stage as Group E winners with two games to spare.
Frenchman Ribery slotted in seven minutes before the break and Goetze volleyed in midway through the second half as the impressive Bavarians notched their fourth win in four matches to become the first German team to secure a group win that early.
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