Harry Kane netted his 32nd and 33rd goals of the season, propelling Bayern Munich smoothly into the quarter-finals
Harry Kane’s brace propelled Bayern Munich into the Champions League quarterfinals with a 3-0 victory over Lazio. His goals in the 32nd and 33rd of the season helped Bayern overturn their 1-0 first-leg deficit, securing a 3-1 aggregate win. Kane’s stellar performance earned him the man of the match accolade. The win provided relief for Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel amid speculation about his future with the club. Tuchel’s departure at the end of the season had been announced after Bayern’s recent struggles, including three consecutive losses.
Despite being 10 points behind Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, Bayern faced the possibility of only their second elimination in 12 Champions League appearances at this stage. Bayern president Herbert Hainer expressed relief at avoiding elimination. Kane opened the scoring in the 38th minute, capitalizing on a chance created by Thomas Müller. Müller extended Bayern’s lead with a header just before halftime.
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Kane sealed the victory in the 66th minute, scoring his sixth Champions League goal of the season. Aleksandar Pavlović impressed in midfield for Bayern, while Joshua Kimmich provided defensive stability. Leroy Sané returned from injury to contribute to Bayern’s attack. Serge Gnabry made his comeback from a thigh injury with a late substitute appearance.
Before the match, Bayern’s fans displayed an impressive choreography honoring the club’s heritage. However, the occasion was marred by the arrest of an Italian supporter for making a Hitler salute in a beer hall. Despite this incident, Bayern’s victory ensured their progression to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
