Bayern Munich eased past Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday but the Germans missed out on a top eight finish and automatic qualification and will go into a playoff for a spot in the Round of 16, according to Reuters.

The Bavarians, needing a win by a large margin to have any chance of a top eight finish, had close to 80% possession at the start.

The pressure paid off after eight minutes when Joshua Kimmich floated a cross into the box and unmarked Thomas Mueller nodded in for the lead.

Harry Kane, who had come close in the first half, scored with another header in 63rd and Kingsley Coman sealed the win on the rebound before the hosts pulled one back through Marko Tolic in stoppage time.

Bayern, who set a Champions League record with a 34th home game unbeaten in the group/league phase of the competition, were desperate to add more goals and Leroy Sane hit the woodwork before Kingsley Coman made it 3-0.

But they gave their opponents too much space and Slovan struck in second-half stoppage time through Marko Tolicto leave Bayern in 12th place on 15 points from their eight matches. Slovan finished 35th.

The top eight qualify automatically while the next 16 clubs go into the playoff stage. The draw for the playoff matches will take place on Friday.