In an enthralling showdown in the Champions League, Bayern Munich secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. The spotlight was on Harry Kane, who proved instrumental in the win, scoring the first and last goal for Bayern Munich.
The match commenced with an electrifying pace and it wasn’t long before Kane made his mark. He broke the deadlock in the game’s ninth minute, delivering a thunderous header that found its way into the net, courtesy of a cross from Michael Olise.
However, the game’s defining moment came in the second half, 54 minutes in, when Jamal Musiala capitalized on a catastrophic mistake by Leverkusen’s goalkeeper, Matej Kovar. The German international didn’t miss the golden opportunity, converting from a close range after Kovar fumbled and relinquished control of the ball.
The final nail in Leverkusen’s coffin was hammered in by Kane once again, 75 minutes into the match. His second score came from the penalty spot, demonstrating the team’s sterling performance under the leadership of Vincent Kompany.
On the other side of the pitch, Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen squad found themselves in a precarious position. They now face the daunting task of staging a dramatic second-leg comeback if they wish to stay afloat in the UEFA Champions League.
In terms of possession, Bayern Munich dominated with 65%, controlling the game’s tempo in their home ground. They also unleashed six shots on target. On the contrary, Leverkusen could only muster a single shot on target during the entire match.