Bayern Munich Dominates Early in Champions League with Kane's Double Victory

Bayern Munich secured a 3-1 victory against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League group stage opener, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Trevoh Chalobah contributing an own goal. The match highlighted Bayern's experience against a young Chelsea squad, who struggled with mistakes throughout the game.

By Chris Posiano

September 18, 2025 at 4:57 AM

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Bayern Munich Triumphs in Champions League Opener with Harry Kane's Double

Bayern Munich made a strong start to their UEFA Champions League group stage campaign with a 3-1 victory over Chelsea at the Allianz Arena. The German giants, led by Harry Kane, showcased their dominance with a double strike by the English forward and an own goal from Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah.

Chelsea, fresh from their absence in the Champions League since the 2022/23 season, faced a tough test against the experienced Bayern Munich team. Despite starting strongly, the Blues struggled to cope with Bayern's relentless attacking pressure and fell victim to their own mistakes.

Bayern took the lead in the 20th minute when Chalobah inadvertently scored an own goal, deflecting a shot from his own net. Chelsea responded quickly through Cole Palmer, who found the back of the net in the 29th minute with a well-taken finish. However, the game turned in Bayern's favor in the 27th minute when Moises Caicedo carelessly fouled Harry Kane in the penalty area, resulting in a penalty that the striker converted with ease.

Kane sealed Bayern's victory in the 63rd minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Malo Gusto to score his second goal of the night. Despite Robert Sanchez's valiant efforts, Chelsea were unable to find an equalizer, and Bayern secured a comfortable 3-1 victory.

Chelsea's young squad, featuring eight debutants in the Champions League, had a lot to learn from the experience. Manager Enzo Maresca praised the performance of several players, including Cole Palmer, Malo Gusto, and Robert Sanchez, but acknowledged the need for improvement in key areas.

Harry Kane, who now has 10 goals in six appearances for Bayern this season, was named the man of the match. His clinical finishing and overall performance were crucial in securing a crucial win for the German giants.

As the Champions League group stage gets underway, Bayern Munich will look to build on this victory, while Chelsea will aim to bounce back in their next match. The competition promises to be exciting, and fans can expect more thrilling matches ahead.