Bayern Munich laid down an early marker in the Champions League with a commanding 3–1 victory over Chelsea at the Allianz Arena. Harry Kane starred with a brace as the German champions punished Chelsea’s defensive lapses.
Key Moments
- Chalobah’s Own Goal (20’): Bayern broke the deadlock when Trevoh Chalobah diverted Michael Olise’s crossinto his own net.
- Kane from the Spot (27’): A clumsy foul from Moisés Caicedo on Kane handed Bayern a penalty, which the England captain dispatched with ease.
- Palmer’s Response (29’): Chelsea hit back quickly as Cole Palmer finished superbly to give the visitors hope.
- Kane’s Second (63’): Bayern restored control after Malo Gusto’s mistake, with Kane pouncing clinically to secure the win.
Player Ratings
- Harry Kane – 9/10: Led the line brilliantly, took his goals with trademark precision, and caused constant problems for Chelsea’s backline.
- Cole Palmer – 7/10: A bright spark for Chelsea, scoring his first Champions League goal and showing flashes of quality.
- Robert Sánchez – 7/10: Produced key saves, including a superb one-handed stop from Olise, but was left exposed too often.
Match Stats
- Possession: Bayern Munich 56% – 44% Chelsea
- Shots: Bayern Munich 16 – 9 Chelsea
- On Target: Bayern Munich 5 – 3 Chelsea
- Corners: Bayern Munich 6 – 2 Chelsea
Post-Match Reaction
- Enzo Maresca (Chelsea manager):
“Overall the performance was quite good. We started really well and we were in the game… We can learn a lot from this.” - Cole Palmer (Chelsea forward):
“We deserved better tonight. There’s potential in this team, but we need to cut out mistakes at this level.”
What It Means
Bayern showed their European experience, with Kane’s finishing and Olise’s creativity proving decisive. For Chelsea, there were positives in attack, but defensive errors and lapses in concentration remain costly.
The result gives Bayern the perfect start to their group campaign, while Chelsea face an uphill task to bounce back quickly.
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