"World champs Chelsea suffer defeat at hands of Bayern"
Chelsea faced a tough challenge in their Champions League opener against Bayern Munich, as the German giants made a strong statement with an impressive 3-1 win.
The match, officiated by Spanish referee José María Sánchez Martínez, took place at Bayern Munich's home ground. The Club World Cup winners started the game in control, with Vincent Kompany's team struggling to create meaningful chances against Bayern's solid defense.
In the 20th minute, Trevoh Chalobah scored an own goal to give Bayern the lead. Harry Kane then converted a penalty to make it 2-0 for the home team before half-time.
Cole Palmer scored for Chelsea to make it 2-1, but Bayern extended their lead again in the 63rd minute when Kane scored his second goal of the game. A late Chelsea goal was disallowed for offside, as Bayern comfortably saw out the game, conceding little at the back.
For Chelsea, the defeat is a significant setback in their quest to maintain their title. They must now bounce back in their upcoming matches to avoid falling behind early in the Champions League.
On the other hand, Bayern have made a strong start to the new Champions League era, living up to their ambitions with this impressive victory. The opening win gives them an early three points in the competition, setting the tone for what could be a successful campaign.
Harry Kane was the star of the show for Bayern, scoring a brace and converting a penalty to secure the win. The English striker will be key to their chances of going all the way in the Champions League this season.
As the Champions League continues, both Chelsea and Bayern will be looking to build on this result and improve in their next matches. The competition is sure to be fierce, but Bayern have made it clear that they mean business.
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