Club downplays Champions League anticipation following surprising Zagreb victory
Bayern Munich Kick off Champions League Campaign with Emphatic Win
In a thrilling start to their 2022-2023 Champions League campaign, Bayern Munich secured an emphatic 9-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb at the Allianz Arena. The game marked the debut of Vincent Kompany as Bayern's head coach in the prestigious competition.
Captain Harry Kane, who has been in exceptional form this season, was the star of the show. The English striker scored a hat-trick of penalties, a first in the Champions League's history, and added another goal to his tally, making it four goals in a single match. This impressive performance took Kane's total to 53 goals in 50 appearances for Bayern Munich in all competitions.
Kane's four-goal haul also saw him surpass Wayne Rooney to become the top-scoring Englishman in the history of the Champions League, now with 33 goals to his name.
Despite the impressive win, Kompany remains grounded. He views Bayern's performance as a work in progress, with high expectations but some setbacks, especially after their uncharacteristic away defeats and knockout by Inter Milan in the previous season's quarter-finals.
"We need to focus on the next game and maintain our winning streak," Kompany said, emphasizing the need for calm and continued improvement to reclaim Champions League dominance.
Kompany praised Kane's performance, stating that his motivation makes coaching easier. "Harry is a leader. Players like him rise to the occasion," he said.
The victory marked Bayern's 21st consecutive win in their Champions League campaign openers. Kane's performance against Dinamo Zagreb was a significant contribution to this impressive streak, and he continues to be a pivotal figure in Bayern's ambitions both domestically and in Europe.
Kompany's first game as a coach ended in an emphatic win for Bayern Munich, a promising start to his tenure at the club. With Kane leading the charge, Bayern will be hoping to go all the way in this season's Champions League.
Bayern Munich's captain, Harry Kane, showcased his outstanding form in the 2022-2023 Champions League opener against Dinamo Zagreb, scoring four goals, a historic feat in the Champions League, and tying him with 33 goals, the most by any Englishman in the European leagues' history. With a dominant start under new coach Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich aims to reclaim their Champions League dominance this season, as Kane continues to be a key player in both domestic and European competitions.
