Pep Guardiola 's side were buoyed by Philipp Lahm 's first start since November following an ankle injury .
He played 69 minutes before being replaced by Thiago Alcantara , himself making his first appearance for almost a year after a serious knee problem .
Pep Guardiola 's side were buoyed by Philipp Lahm 's first start since November following an ankle injury , and he played 69 minutes before being replaced by Thiago Alcantara , himself making his first appearance for almost a year after a serious knee problem .