Bayern Munich secure an emphatic victory over Chelsea, thanks to a standout performance by Harry Kane. - Chelsea faces a defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich, with Kane leading the way for the German team in their victory declaration
In a thrilling encounter at the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich secured a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in their Champions League opener. The match, played on lush grass, marked Bayern's 29th participation in Europe's premier club competition.
Despite some injuries, Bayern's offense flowed smoothly throughout the game, with standout performances from players like Harry Kane. Kane, who joined Bayern this season, scored twice in the match, taking his tally to ten goals for the campaign. His third goal, an own goal by Chelsea's Malo Gusto, came in the penalty area.
Chelsea's coach, Thierry Henry, set his sights on winning the title, calling the match against Bayern a first step against a very good opponent. The London-based team took an early lead in the 21st minute through an own goal by Trevoh Chalobah. However, Chelsea's joy was short-lived as Bayern responded quickly, with Kane equalising before the half-hour mark.
Chelsea showed resilience and managed to reduce the deficit to 1-2 when Cole Palmer scored. Yet, another goal from Chelsea was disallowed due to offside, leaving them chasing the game. Bayern, under the guidance of their head coach Vincent Kompany, held on to their lead to secure the win.
Kompany, a former professional footballer, took charge of Bayern in September 2025. His impact was evident in Bayern's performance, with Josip Stanisic's injury not affecting the team's offensive rhythm. Michael Olise had a chance to score for Chelsea but was denied by the Bayern goalkeeper.
Uli Hoeness, the honorary president of Bayern Munich, stated that they are far from being underdogs in the Champions League. This sentiment was echoed by the team's performance, with Bayern looking strong and determined throughout the match.
Meanwhile, Chelsea will be looking to bounce back when they face Paris Saint-Germain in their next Champions League match. Bayern, on the other hand, travel to FC Pafos for their next fixture, with the Cypriot side having surprised in their Champions League debut with a 0-0 draw against Olympiakos Piraeus.
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