Munich got the upperhand with a draw at Old Trafford

It is not too bad a result for David Moyes, considering the superiority of Pep Guardiola's side this season. The away goal, though, puts them in the position having to hunt for a goal at the Allianz Arena next week. A couple of points worth noting from the first leg:

(a) Welbeck's shyness in front of goal

His movement was so delightful, yet his finishing was so awful. After half an hour of tough defensive work, Danny Welbeck ruined a golden chance to give his team a significant morale boost. Captain Nemanja Vidic ultimately netted a well-deserved goal, but doubts remain with Welbeck who shows glimpse of talents but have also been consistently wasteful in front of goals. In the highest level of football, there is little margin for missed opportunities. This is also the key how Welbeck is differentiated from world class strikers.

While Manchester United pray his miss will not come back to haunt them, Moyes' continuous isolation of Javier Hernandez is growingly hard to justify. The Mexican's clinical finishing touch has been invaluable to United and makes him too good as a fourth-choice striker. Giving him this bit-part role only keeps him unsettled and unfit that does no benefit to Moyes at all.

The way to stop Schweinsteiger --- suspension

(b) Pep's suspension worries 

One of the talking points of the night would surely be Bastian Schweinsteiger's red card. Obviously, Wayne Rooney tried his best to make the most out of a routine challenge, a minute after fierce complaint to the referee for an unawarded foul, and only shortly after Antonio Valencia reckless tackle. Schweinsteiger was unlucky to be sent off, although he should be more careful after being booked, considering his significance to the team. With Thiago Alcantara out due to injury and Javi Martinez also being suspended following a cynical foul on Chicharito, Guardiola might be forced to field a more attacking midfield trio, featuring both Kroos and Gotze, and supported by Philipp Lahm.

The last time they played a similar formation in European was against Manchester City, which they lost after leading by 2-0. Bayern doesn't play important games without captain Schweinsteiger often. There will surely be loopholes and it will be up to Moyes to exploit them. One positive note for Pep would be Dante's return from suspension, such that he could still field a reliable back four.

(c) Moyes is more comfortable to defend

When it was quite clear that United, as an underdog entering the match, needed to defend, there was neither confusion nor mysterious selections in Moyes' game plan. The experienced pair Rio Ferdinand and Vidic was accompanied by Phil Jones and Alex Buttner who had orders to be less adventurous. Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini were also allowed to drop so deep to contain Toni Kroos in between the lines, with the willingness of the attacking trio to track back. Eventually, Bayern could only threaten the Red Devils with crosses, which gave little problems to Ferdinand and Vidic, who are still relatively comfortable in aerial battles, especially against Thomas Muller.

Vidic's aerobic header

Nevertheless, only one moment of lapse in Rio's concentration gifted substitute Mario Mandzukic the chance to set up the equaliser. Rio's fitness remains a concern whether he could sustain a high level of performance even for just 90 minutes. After all, Moyes might still go with his experience when playing at Germany next week, especially with Rafael, Johnny Evans and Chris Smalling far from fully fit.

Buttner was also forced off due to injury, but United will have Patrice Evra returning from suspension. Anyhow, the Netherland's left back deserved a huge credit for keeping his companion Robben quiet for most of the night and could be the unsung hero if Manchester United manages to go through to the last four.