Bayern Crush Leverkusen in Champions League Round of 16 Opener with Kanes Brace

Bayern Munich faced Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The match took place at the Munich Arena in Munich, officiated by an English referee team led by Michael Oliver. The home team secured a convincing 3-0 victory.

Just nine minutes into the match, Bayern’s striker Harry Kane opened the scoring with a header. In the 54th minute, midfielder Jamal Musiala capitalized on a mistake by Bayer goalkeeper Matej Kovar, who fumbled a cross, doubling the lead for the hosts. Kane completed his brace with a penalty in the 75th minute, extending the scoreline to a comfortable margin. Bavaria’s goalkeeper and captain, Manuel Neuer, exited the pitch due to injury in the 58th minute, marking his 150th Champions League appearance. Bayer defender Nordi Mukiele was sent off in the 62nd minute after receiving two yellow cards.

The return leg will be held in Leverkusen, scheduled for Tuesday, March 11.