(CNN) -- Better late than never. Jerome Boateng, the man who once wore the blue of Manchester City, struck an 89th minute winner as Bayern Munich claimed a dramatic 1-0 victory in its opening game of the European Champions League. It was a goal which had seldom looked like coming given Bayern's profligacy in front of goal and the inspired performance of Joe Hart, the Manchester City goalkeeper. For 88 minutes, Bayern, champion in 2013, laid siege to the City goal with Hart producing save after save to thwart the German side. And then, with 89 minutes on the clock, Bayern finally made the breakthrough courtesy of Boateng.
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Bayern Munich defeats Manchester City 1-0
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Jerome Boateng scores 89th minute winner
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