Bayern Munich, led by Kane, thrashes Chelsea twice in the Champions League competition
Chelsea Suffer Tough Loss Against Bayern Munich
In a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge, Bayern Munich emerged victorious over Chelsea, thanks in part to the prolific goal-scoring of England captain Harry Kane.
The game started with high intensity from the hosts, with Chelsea pinning Bayern back in their own half. Despite this, it was Bayern who struck first, as Moises Caicedo committed an awkward tackle in the box, resulting in a penalty for the visitors. Kane stepped up to convert, giving Bayern the early lead.
Chelsea responded immediately, with Cole Palmer scoring a goal to level the score. However, Bayern regained the lead midway through the second half, as Kane scored another goal, this time from the spot after a foul by Trevoh Chalobah.
Chalobah's error came after a failed attempt to deal with an Olise cross, which resulted in an own goal. Bayern's lead was further extended when Kane scored yet another goal, bringing his total to 10 goals in 6 games this season.
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca expressed disappointment with his team's mistakes but remained optimistic about the upcoming games. Maresca had made changes to the starting line-up, having faced criticism for resting players in the previous game.
The Chelsea defender was not the only one to suffer a setback, as Bayern's captain Manuel Neuer won his 100th game in the Champions League. Kane's hard work and dedication were highlighted by Bayern coach Vincent Kompany, who acknowledged that they contribute to his success.
Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson made his Champions League debut against his parent club in stoppage time, but it was too little too late for the hosts, who were unable to mount a comeback.
The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for Chelsea, who last tasted Champions League glory in 2012 when they won the final against Bayern at the same venue. Bayern, who are the six-time champions of the Champions League, will be aiming to add to their tally in the coming games.
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