Pep Guardiola was delighted to see his Bayern Munich side respond to criticism of its style of play with a 3-0 win against CSKA Moscow in his first Champions League game in charge of the club.

Goals by left-back David Alaba, striker Mario Mandzukic and Dutch winger Arjen Robben sealed a convincing win as the defending champion opened its Group D campaign at Munich's Allianz Arena with the perfect riposte to suggestions its soccer had been "lackluster."

After winning 14 titles in four years at Barcelona - including the 2009 and 2011 Champions League titles - Guardiola has been the center of much hype since his arrival in Bavaria.