Bayern Munich has confirmed their place in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarter-finals with a convincing victory over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.
Bayern, who entered the second leg with a comfortable 3-0 lead posted a 2-0 victory to seal a 5-0 aggregate triumph over Leverkusen, in an impressive show of dominance.
The match was significant for its main striker Harry Kane who scripted history by scoring his 10th goal in Europe this season. This is more than any other English player has ever scored in a single Champions League season.
The England captain struck in the 52nd minute, following a deflected clearance from Patrik Schick taking the game away from Leverkusen while achieving a new milestone in the Champions League.
Harry Kane has scored 32 goals in 36 matches across all competitions for Bayern Munich. His contributions for the German Giants in the lead up to the quarterfinals have been sensational.
Coach Vincent Kompany was all price for the star striker.
“It helps when you have a top player who wants to run and fight for the team like a youth player,” Kompany said of Kane at the post-match press conference.
“I played against him as an opponent, and he has become better with age. He has a way to work towards his performances.
“I trust his consistency and how he works towards his game, and with that quality, you always get your moments.”
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Prior to last week’s first-leg win, Bayern had failed to see off reigning Bundesliga champion Leverkusen in their previous six matches across all competitions.
Leverkusen has also shown the door to Bayern in the German Cup this season.
“These two wins, they don’t decide the season, but we have a lot of respect for Leverkusen. We did our work,” Kompany said.
“We did it well in the first 20 minutes and had the better chances. Our aim was to win the first half and then to win the second half, and we did that.”
The latest heroics from Kane is sure to boost the morale of the entire team which will face Inter Milan in a highly anticipated clash.
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