Thiago Alcantara helps fire Bayern into last eight

Bayern Munich's Brazilian defender Rafinha (centre) celebrates with teammates Bayern Munich's German forward Thomas Mueller (right) after Besiktas scored an own goal during the second leg of their Uefa Champions League last 16 second leg match at Besiktas Park in Istanbul on March 14, 2018. PHOTO | OZAN KOSE |

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  • Thiago Alcantara gave Bayern a first-half lead in Istanbul before a Gokhan Gonul own goal extended Bayern's advantage.

Bayern Munich reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday as their 3-1 win at Besiktas in the second leg of their last-16 tie sealed an 8-1 aggregate win.

Thiago Alcantara gave Bayern a first-half lead in Istanbul before a Gokhan Gonul own goal extended Bayern's advantage early in the second half.

Vagner Love scored a consolation goal for Besiktas before back-up Bayern striker Sandro Wagner came off the bench to mark his Champions League debut with a goal.