Thomas Muller double helps Bayern Munich sink Chelsea in Singapore

Thomas Muller scored a first-half double as Bayern Munich beat Chelsea 3-2 in a warm-up game in Singapore.

The German champions, looking to bounce back from their 4-0 drubbing by AC Milan last week, stormed out of the blocks and took an early lead through Rafinha’s long-range strike.

Bayern’s pace was too much for the Blues’ defence to handle and they raced into a 3-0 lead courtesy of Muller’s volley followed up with a stunning strike from outside the box.

Marcos Alonso pulled a goal back for the Blues, who brought on record signing Alvaro Morata for his debut in the second half.

And Chelsea improved in the second 45 minutes with Carlo Ancelotti’s side weakened by the string of substitutions.

Michy Batshuayi, who netted twice in the 3-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday, scored late on to set up a tense finish, but Bayern held on to seal victory from a thrilling friendly.

How worried should Antonio Conte be about the first half performance? The display maybe strengthens the Italian’s argument that the Blues squad needs more reinforcements to handle the Champions League, the defence of their Premier League title and the cup competitions.

The Blues defence was exposed by Bayern’s pace and Victor Moses and Marcos Alonso playing too high up the pitch. On the flip side, they improved in the second half and have Antonio Rudiger, Tiemoué Bakayoko and Alvaro Morata to bed into the side.

Franck Ribery(Bayern Munich): The 34-year-old wide man was back to his best. His pace and trickery proved to be the undoing of Cesar Azpilicueta and the Chelsea defence. The Frenchman linked up well with James Rodriguez, who should have scored at least twice. While Thomas Muller faded in the second period, Ribery was devastating in both halves.

CHELSEA: Courtois 5, Azpilicueta 4, Christensen 4, Cahill 7, Moses 5, Kante 5, Fabregas 5, Alonso 5, Willian 6, Batshuayi 5, Boga 6. Subs: Morata 5, Luiz 6, , Tomori n/a, Eduardo n/a, Baker n/a, Pasilic n/a.

BAYERN MUNICH: Starke 7, Hummels 6, Rafinha 7, Toliso 5, Ribery 9, Martinez 7, Rodriguez 6, Muller 8, Friedl 6, Sanches 7, Lewandowski 6. Subs: Fruchtl 5, Coman 6, Gotze 5, Dorsch n/a, Wintzheimer n/a.

6’ - GOAL FOR BAYERN! Rafinha picks up the ball in the Chelsea half and hammers a low shot from distance into the bottom corner.

12’ - GOAL FOR BAYERN! Muller volleys the ball in at the back post after brilliant work from RIbery. Chelsea looked stunned..

18’ - WHAT A MISS! Ribery lofts the ball into Rodriguez who has acres of space in the box. He controls the ball and spoons his shot over the bar.

27’ - GOAL FOR BAYERN! A stunning curling strike from Muller from 25 yards which goes beyond Courtois. The German was afforded too much space gut he still had plenty to do.

43’ - GOOD SAVE! Bayern give the ball away, Batshuayi capitalises and lashes in a low effort from the edge of the area which is well parried.

45’+2 -GOAL FOR CHELSEA! Alonso thunders the ball into the net first-time from a tight angle after Moses cuts the ball across goal.

72’ - WOODWORK! Luiz's low shot from 25 yards takes a wicked deflection and hits the post. Chelsea have a corner but they are penalised for a push.

85’ - GOAL FOR CHELSEA! Chelsea have a corner from the left. Fabregas' corner is flicked on by a Bayern player and an unmarked Batshuayi slots the ball in from close range.

Michy Batshuayi has scored seven goals in his last six appearances for Chelsea.