Harry Kane’s knack for opening goals key for Bayern ahead of Champions League clash
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane continues to prove himself as "the door opener," repeatedly breaking the deadlock with crucial 1-0 goals.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane continues to prove himself as "the door opener," repeatedly breaking the deadlock with crucial 1-0 goals.
Harry Kane's hat-trick paved the way for Bayern Munich's 3-0 victory over stubborn Augsburg in the opening match of the 11th round in Bundesliga on Friday.
Bayern Munich's post-match banquet had a sombre tone after the club's second defeat in its three matches of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season, and the loss dropped Bayern to the 23rd place in the competition's new standings.
Phil Foden took less than three minutes to fire City ahead with his first attack, but it took until just before the hour for Haaland’s acrobatics to extend the lead further.
Ahead of the Champions League encounter, Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany heaped praise on Barcelona FC for finding a replacement for club legend Lionel Messi, who left Camp Nou in 2021, so soon in Spain wonder kid Lamine Yamal.
Mbappe also spoke about what it would mean for PSG to win the Champions League title in a season which was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite some threatening moments in the initial stages by Lyon, Bayern Munich did not have a very challenging day at the office on Wednesday.
Having beaten Barcelona 8-2 in the quarterfinal, Bayern Munich had arrived as the favourites against new-entrant Lyon in the last four.
Having beaten Barcelona 8-2 in the quarterfinal, Bayern Munich on Wednesday arrived into the semifinal as heavy favourites and did not disappoint.
Bayern Munich on Friday knocked Barcelona out of the ongoing UEFA Champions League and booked a place in the semifinals with the 8-2 win.
