Harry Kane shine bright as Bayern Munich beat Chelsea 3-1 for their Champions League opener inside Allianz Arena. The England skipper bag two goals – including a cool penalty – to bury the Blues and give Vincent Kompany side flying start to their European campaign.
TPB’S VERDICT
Bayern show say dem still dey among the big hitters for Europe. Even if PSG, Real Madrid, Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool dey top people’s favourites list, Vincent Kompany men no go gree make anybody overlook dem.
Kane na proper difference-maker, delivering class performance wey Chelsea defence no fit handle. Maresca boys on the other hand look flat – just three shots on target – and for their first serious test of the season, dem fall short badly. Pressure dey now for Chelsea boss to reset quick before e turn to wahala run.
BAYERN MUNICH VS. CHELSEA HIGHLIGHTS
20th min – Trevoh Chalobah own goal (Bayern 1-0 Chelsea)
Olise send in cross wey Chalobah mistakenly bundle into him own net. Bayern take the lead!
27th min – Harry Kane goal (Bayern 2-0 Chelsea)
Caicedo foul Kane inside box, referee point spot. Kane step up calmly, send keeper wrong way. Bayern double their advantage.
29th min – Cole Palmer goal (Bayern 2-1 Chelsea)
Quick response from Chelsea. Palmer play slick one-two with Gusto before slotting past Neuer. Game dey open again!
63rd min – Harry Kane goal (Bayern 3-1 Chelsea)
Error from Gusto give Bayern space, Kane pounce and bury low finish into corner. Second of the night, tenth of the season. Masterclass!
MAN OF THE MATCH – HARRY KANE
Kane show him complete package tonight. Movement, link-up, composure – plus two well-taken goals. At 32, him still dey boss defences like rookie strikers. Bayern fans go dey thank the board for this kind consistent machine.
BAYERN MUNICH VS. CHELSEA MATCH STATS
- Possession: Bayern 56% – 44% Chelsea
- Shots: Bayern 16 – 9 Chelsea
- Shots on target: Bayern 5 – 3 Chelsea
- Corners: Bayern 6 – 2 Chelsea
- Fouls: Bayern 12 – 7 Chelsea
WHAT NEXT?
Bayern dey chase seventh straight win as dem face Hoffenheim for Bundesliga on Saturday. Chelsea meanwhile must bounce back sharp when dem visit Old Trafford to battle a shaky but dangerous Manchester United. Pressure dey mount already for Maresca to prove say this team fit handle serious tests.
