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Harry Kane was the star for Bayern Munich as they defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Tuesday, securing a commanding 5-0 aggregate victory to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
Bayern Munich had already put themselves in a strong position with a dominant 3-0 win at home in the first leg. With the tie virtually sealed, they remained in control throughout the return leg at Bayer Leverkusen’s BayArena.
The first half ended without any goals, but Leverkusen pushed for the breakthrough they needed in the second half. However, it was Bayern who struck first. In the 52nd minute, Kane latched onto a perfectly weighted pass from Joshua Kimmich and calmly slotted the ball past Leverkusen goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky to give Bayern a 1-0 lead.
As Leverkusen continued to press, Bayern doubled their advantage in the 71st minute. Kane, who had been instrumental throughout the match, chipped the ball into the path of Alphonso Davies, who finished with a powerful strike to seal the win.
Kane’s performance was a key highlight, as he not only scored but also set up Davies for the second goal. The England captain, often criticized for underperforming in crucial matches, showed his class in this tie, continuing his fine form after scoring a brace in the first leg. His contributions have kept Bayern on track for a potential home final and provided the club with a chance to avenge their 2012 Champions League final loss to Chelsea.
Leverkusen, missing their key midfielder Florian Wirtz, struggled to break down Bayern’s defense despite showing fight and determination. Coach Xabi Alonso’s side lacked the fluidity and precision required to overturn Bayern’s lead, with their best chance coming in the first half when Patrik Schick’s header narrowly missed the target.
With Bayern leading the Bundesliga and comfortably progressing in Europe, Leverkusen’s season now hinges on their hopes of securing silverware in the German Cup, where they are through to the semi-finals.
Kane’s clinical performance, combined with a well-executed team display, sees Bayern Munich advance to the Champions League quarter-finals, keeping their dream of European glory alive.
