Champions League - Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Leverkusen 3-0

The first leg of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League round of 16 continued. Bayern Munich, at the Allianz Arena, defeated Leverkusen 3-0 with goals from Kane and Musiala.

In the 7th minute, Bayern Munich attacked with a set-piece. Goretzka jumped up and headed the ball, but it was cleared by Leverkusen defender Hermoso. In the 9th minute, Olise dribbled the ball into the penalty area, and Kane headed the ball in the face of the defense, helping Bayern Munich to open the scoring with a 1-0 lead.

In the 13th minute, Upamecano made a mistake when passing back, and Leverkusen immediately counterattacked. Frimpong took the ball and shot, but the ball was blocked by Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer. In the 16th minute, Bayern Munich got a free kick opportunity. Kane chose to shoot directly when he took the penalty, but the ball hit the wall.

In the 22nd minute, Bayern Munich took a corner kick, Musiala jumped up and headed the ball, but the ball hit the post. In the 30th minute, Kimmich received Kingsley Coman's diagonal pass outside the penalty area and adjusted a few steps before shooting, but the ball went wide.

In the 39th minute, Kane was brought down by Xhaka while dribbling the ball. Kane then tripped Xhaka and caused a conflict between the players of both sides. The referee then showed yellow card warnings to Mukiele and Laimer.

In the 50th minute of the second half, Kane was hit in the thigh by Leverkusen midfielder Palacios while dribbling the ball and fell to the ground in pain. Goretzka then went to the referee to argue, but was shown a yellow card.

In the 54th minute, Kimmich made a long pass to the goal, but Leverkusen goalkeeper Kovar dropped the ball when he tried to save it. Musiala seized the opportunity to shoot the ball into the empty goal, helping Bayern Munich continue to lead Leverkusen 2-0. In the 58th minute, Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer was injured and was replaced by the 21-year-old Ulbig after he could no longer hold on.

In the 62nd minute, Mukiele stepped on Kingsley Coman's foot from behind while defending. Mukiele received his second yellow card and was sent off, which also resulted in Leverkusen having to continue with only 10 players left.

In the 72nd minute, Bayern Munich got a corner kick opportunity. Kane was thrown to the ground by Leverkusen defender Tapsoba in the penalty area. The referee reviewed the VAR and awarded Bayern Munich a penalty kick. Kane then took the penalty kick and scored, helping Bayern Munich to expand their lead to 3-0. In the 88th minute, Sane got the ball and broke into the penalty area and shot in the face of defense, but the ball went wide of the goal.

In the end, Bayern Munich defeated Leverkusen 3-0 at home.