Bayern Munich secured a 3-1 win over Chelsea in the Champions League, with England striker Harry Kane scoring twice. Kane, 32, won and scored a penalty before sealing the victory with a curled shot in the 63rd minute, following a mistake by Chelsea’s Malo Gusto. The match also saw Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah score an own goal, while Cole Palmer pulled one back for the visitors with a shot into the top corner on his 100th appearance for the club.
Chelsea had started positively, with early chances for Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez, but ultimately squandered their opportunities. The Blues were out-thought by a more experienced Bayern side, who have won their opening Champions League match for the 22nd season in a row. Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer played his 151st match in the Champions League, while Chelsea’s entire 24-man squad had made only 117 appearances at this level before kick-off.
Kane’s performance was praised by his manager, who highlighted his work off the ball, including his movement, pressing, and help to the team. Kane has now scored 10 goals in six matches in all competitions this season, taking his total to 95 goals in 102 games since joining Bayern. He has also provided 29 assists, demonstrating his value to the team.
The win marks a significant start to Bayern’s Champions League campaign, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. Chelsea, on the other hand, will welcome Benfica in their next Champions League match, which could see Jose Mourinho return to Stamford Bridge. Kane’s impressive form will be crucial to Bayern’s success in the competition, and he will look to continue his goalscoring streak in the upcoming matches.
Bayern’s experience and streetwise approach ultimately paid off, as they capitalized on Chelsea’s defensive mistakes to secure the win. The match highlighted the gulf in experience between the two teams, with Bayern’s players having significantly more Champions League appearances than their Chelsea counterparts. Despite this, Chelsea will look to learn from their mistakes and improve their performance in their upcoming matches.
