Barcelona’s aura of invincibility has gradually been torn down over the last 12 months and at the magnificent Allianz Arena last night Bayern Munich shattered any remaining crumbs. The Champions League semi-final 1^st leg between the two European powerhouses was one-sided as they get as a ruthless Bayern dispatched Barca 4-0 to all but seal a place in the final at Wembley. Thomas Muller was the star of the show as he grabbed a brace while Arjen Robben and Mario Gomez added the other strikes to ground the Spanish Champions-elect, who suffered their worst defeat in the competition in 16 years. The 2nd leg in a week's time will be a dead rubber in all likelihood as no team has ever recovered from a four-goal 1st leg deficit in the competition before.

Jupp Heynckes had his best eleven out on the pitch, leading the attack with Mario Gomez who received support from Muller, Robben and Frank Ribery. The formidable midfield pair of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Javi Martinez were more than a match for Barca’s pass-masters while Dante was a giant in the back-four alongside Philip Lahm, Jerome Boateng and David Alaba.

Arsenal’s hopes of a Champions League revival and fourth place chase in the Premier League have been dealt a severe blow as midfield star Jack Wilshere is sidelined for three weeks due to an ankle injury. The Englishman will miss games against Bayern Munich and Swansea this week and is unlikely to be available for England when they play San Marino and Montenegro later this month.

Wilshere has been Arsenal’s most in-form player this season, after returning from a long-term ankle injury just last October. The 21 year-old has injured his other ankle this time around and the Gunners will sorely miss the youngster’s energy when they aim to mount a sensational comeback against Bayern this Wednesday.

Brazilian sensation Neymar has rubbished rumours that he is on his way out of Santos this summer. There were widespread rumours of a summer move to the Nou Camp this summer after Dani Alves revealed that a deal was in place for a summer transfer but the 21 year-old winger maintained that he will move to Europe only when he feels that the time is right.

The Brazil international has been fervently chased by a host of clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich but Barca vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu is confident of signing the promising winger whenever he leaves Santos. Neymar has maintained that he plans to leave the club after the 2014 World Cup that will be held in Brazil but European clubs have increased the pressure on Santos this season.

Arsenal are scouring the market for a new right-back as Bacary Sagna has refused to sign a new contract. The Gunners plan to bring in Sochaux defender Sebastien Corchia and they will face a tough battle from Tottenham to sign the right-back this summer.

Corchia played for the youth system of PSG before moving to Le Mans, where he made his senior debut. The full-back joined Sochaux in 2011 and is an integral first-team player, having made 26 appearances for the Ligue 1 club this season. The 22 year-old has also represented France at various youth levels over the years and is touted for a senior debut soon.