Published on 06.03.2024
Bayern Munich successfully overturned their first-leg deficit against Lazio in the Champions League, thanks to Harry Kane’s two goals.
After trailing 1-0 from the previous match in Rome, Bayern seemed destined for a frustrating evening until Kane’s header equalized the aggregate scores. Thomas Muller, a long-serving player for Bayern Munich, further extended their lead with another header during the game.
Kane capitalized on Leroy Sane’s parried shot and scored from close range, making it 3-1 on aggregate. This impressive comeback by Bayern has given hope to Kane that it can turn around their disappointing domestic campaign.
Bayern have now reached the Champions League quarter-finals in 12 of the last 13 seasons:
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Liverpool remain the only side to knock them out in the last 16 during that time. #UCL pic.twitter.com/RcIYTZOefF
“It was a perfect evening for us; it was a big game,” said Kane after the match. He acknowledged that there is room for improvement but emphasized how nights like this have the potential to change an entire season. He expressed his pride in his teammates and stressed the importance of maintaining momentum going forward.
The result against Lazio marked a crucial moment in Bayern’s season as they faced scrutiny and expectations following their performance in the first leg. The team now hopes to build upon this victory and use it as a turning point for future success.
Harry Kane is the first British player to reach 50+ goals in Europe 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Zg6tF381PD
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Thomas Tuchel’s side had been at risk of ending their season without winning any major trophies since 2011-12.
Tuchel’s victory maintains his aspirations of securing Bayern their seventh European championship before departing as the ex-Chelsea manager at the season’s conclusion. The draw for the quarter-finals will occur on March 15th.
